Victor Edozie, in Port Harcourt
Gunmen have killed the Omoku Zonal Commander of the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Ozomela Stephen Nwaocha, and three women during an attack along Oba Road in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The incident happened on Monday evening.
The attack reportedly threw the community into panic as residents fled for safety, while business owners hurriedly shut their shops over fears of further violence.
The Public Relations Officer of OSPAC in Rivers State, Comrade Nkem Godknows, who spoke to journalists at Omoku about the incident said the gunmen attacked the commander while he was relaxing with his sister and her friend near his residence.
He said, “The incident happened a few minutes past 5 p.m. Our commander was with his sister and her friend, seated around his neighbourhood, when unknown gunmen approached and shot him dead.
“Three women died on the spot, while two other victims sustained gunshot wounds and are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The police were immediately informed, and we reported the incident without delay.
“My appeal to the people of Omoku is to remain calm, be peaceful, and continue with their normal daily activities. Nobody should panic. By the grace of God, OSPAC, alongside other security agencies, will get to the root of this matter.
“I also appeal to the government and well-meaning individuals to come to the aid of OSPAC. We are not adequately taken care of. We are not paid, and we have no reliable source of income. We have little or no support or encouragement. I am calling on the general public to support OSPAC.”
The Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Blessing Karbolo confirmed the incident.
ASP Agabe said that Rivers State Police Command is saddened by this incident saying that the incident have disturbed the relative peace being enjoyed by the command.
The PPRO called for information from the members of the public that will assist the Command in its investigation.
