IYCMI: Another vigilante leader killed in Rivers community

Another leader of a local vigilante group in Okprowo village in Ogbakiri community, an area of Rivers State has been killed alongside his younger brother.

The killing comes barely 24 hours after another member of a local vigilante group in the same local government area was killed in a reprisal attack.

More so, the vigilante leader identified as Ike, also known as Sanni, and his younger brother were allegedly killed by aggrieved vigilante members in his community.

Speaking with newsmen, a source from the community said the killing of Sanni and his younger brother was in connection “with a disagreement with his members” which has been ongoing for a while.

Following the death, a new person has assumed office as the new leader of the local vigilante in the community.

Meanwhile, the Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the killing in the Okprowo community. Nnamdi Omoni, the spokesman of the command while confirming the incident said: “investigation into the incident has commenced”, assuring that the perpetrators will be arrested.