Rivers: Two killed, five injured, as gunmen attack youths on surveillance duty

Gunmen have shot and killed two youths who were on a surveillance duty at the site of a crude oil spill in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The spill had occurred from a pipeline belonging to a multinational company which reportedly destroyed farmlands and rivers in the area.

A source who gave her name as Celestina, stated, “These youths had been mandated by the community to keep watch over a recent oil spill site pending the completion of investigations into the cause of the spill and repairs on the affected pipeline.

“At about 2 am on Saturday, August 26, the youths were attacked by some gunmen leading to two deaths while others sustained gun shot injuries.”

Speaking, the Chairman of Gokana LGA, Confidence Deko, confirmed the incident, saying security operatives were contacted to forestall a possible break down of law and order.

Deko said, “Yes, we heard of it and we alerted the security agencies, including the Joint Taskforce to that community. Punch