Gunmen have killed two people in Rumuodogo 2 Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. The attack occurred on Monday morning, July 6, 2026, when the assailants invaded the community in a commando-style operation, breaking into houses in search of their targets.
Victim's wife recounts ordeal
A woman identified as Monica, whose husband was among those attacked, alleged that the attackers came from a neighboring community in another local government area bordering Rumuodogo 2. She said the invaders arrived at their home around 1 a.m., broke down the door, and forced her and her husband outside.
“They came by 1 a.m., broke our door and brought my husband and me outside. I was even naked when we were brought outside. They started beating my husband and shot him,” Monica narrated while fighting back tears. “They wanted to kill me too, but one of them said they should leave me because I am a woman. They said our community was responsible for the killing of the persons whose dead bodies were discovered in the river last Monday.”
Police confirm incident
The spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, ASP Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident. “I can confirm the incident. Two persons were killed in the attack. Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the motive behind the attack and to arrest the perpetrators,” the PPRO said.
The attack has heightened tensions in the area, with residents calling for increased security presence. The police have urged calm and assured the public that efforts are underway to bring the culprits to justice.
