GUNMEN ATTACK PRO-TINUBU RALLY IN YENAGOA, SEVERAL INJURED

 GUNMEN ATTACK PRO-TINUBU RALLY IN YENAGOA, SEVERAL INJURED

By : Naomi Bitrus 

A pro-Tinubu mega rally in Igbogene, Yenagoa, was attacked by five gunmen on Saturday, leaving several people injured. The rally, organized by the NEW Associates, a grassroots political group supporting Minister Nyesom Wike, was disrupted when the gunmen emerged from the forest and opened fire on the crowd.

According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen targeted the stage area, causing panic and chaos among the attendees. Several people were injured as they scrambled for safety.

The combined efforts of the police and Department of State Security (DSS) operatives repelled the attackers after a 10-minute gun battle, forcing them to retreat.

Despite the incident, the organizers of the rally, NEW Associates, have vowed to continue with the programme. The group's secretary, Ebilade Ekerefe, declared that they would not be intimidated and would continue to support President Tinubu's potential re-election bid.

The incident raises concerns about security and stability in the region. Further investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators and their motives.

[4/26, 3:01 PM] +234 911 528 1055: POLICE BRUTALITY: Uniport student killed, family accuses Police of cover up.

By: Naomi Bitrus

Family Seeks Justice After Police Shooting of Uniport Student

The family of Godwin Akpakpan, a 300-level University of Port Harcourt student, is demanding justice after he was fatally shot. The family accuses the police of attempting to cover up the incident.

According to the family, Godwin went missing on April 16 while returning from watching a football match. The next day, his family received a call from a police officer, asking them to come to the State CID.

The police claimed Godwin was shot by an army personnel during a scuffle. However, the family disputes this account, citing inconsistencies and suspicious circumstances.

The family observed two gunshot wounds, bruises, and injuries on Godwin's body, contradicting the police's version of events. They believe the police were responsible for his death.

The family is seeking justice and accountability for Godwin's death. The Rivers State Police Command's Public Relations Officer has been contacted for comment.

The incident raises concerns about police brutality and cover-ups. The family demands a thorough investigation and justice for Godwin's untimely death.