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Gunmen Kill Five Police Officers, Two Civilians In Fresh Rivers Attack
- This attack comes less than one month after gunmen killed three customs officers, five soldiers, and some police officers at different security formations in the state
At least seven persons including five policemen have been killed in two fresh attacks in Rivers State.
The attack, which reportedly occurred on Friday night was carried out at a police station in Rumuji community, Emohua LGA, and a police checkpoint, known as C4i at the entrance of Emohua from Port Harcourt.
Emohua is a Local Government Area along the East-West road, connecting Rivers and Bayelsa state.
During the attack security vehicles were also burnt.
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In another attack, a police station in Elimgbu in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area was attacked and three police officers were said to be beheaded.
One of the officers who was beheaded had his head taken away by the gunmen.
Although the Police are yet to confirm the attacks, a youth leader in the Local Government Area and residents of the communities have confirmed the incidents.
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This attack comes less than one month after gunmen killed three customs officers, five soldiers, and some police officers at different security formations in Ikwerre and Abua/Odual Local Government Areas.
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