9 killed after gunmen go on shooting spree in Rivers state

Nine persons have been confirmed dead after unknown gunmen stormed
Obrikom and Obur communities in Rivers state today April 4th. According to a
statement by the Rivers state Police spokesperson, Ahmad Muhammad, the
gunmen attacked the community, killing 6 persons instantly while 3 others died
on arrival at a hospital where they were rushed to for medical attention.
Two other persons are reported to have been injured and are currently
receiving medical attention. The gunmen also set the home of a politician,
Vincent Ogbagu, who is running for a seat in the state House of Assembly in
the April 11th election, on fir