According to recent reports, a Nigerian army major and three soldiers were shot dead today in Abonnema in Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers state less than 48 hours before crucial supplementary legislative elections are scheduled to take place in the state.
A source told Saharareporters that the soldiers ran into an ambush set up by militants in the volatile state.
The state governor, Nyesom Wike had engaged in rallies across the state, and repeatedly threatened that anyone attempting to rig election against his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates will be killed. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Wike is the governor of the state and he is the one encouraging violence by using cult members and ex militants to fight for him well I hope the military will not turn their back on him later when this boys become monsters
ReplyDeleteIt is unfortunate. This barbarism should stop. May their soul rest in peace. Terrible journalism! Story so unbalanced..So partisan. No person or media or group should encourage violence.peace must be preached always.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the army doing at a civilian event. Is it war? Have they nor killed enough people. stop apc interference via soldiers as the east has no apc grassroot unless bought
ReplyDeleteThey will live to regret it
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