Gunmen suspected to be IPOB/ESN Members have attacked two security locations at about 23:30pm of 24th April, 2021 in Rivers State.
Security Watch Africa gathered from a reliable source that the attacks by the gunmen were carried out simultaneously on the JTF checkpoint along Airport Road, Omagwa and Customs checkpoint at Isiokpo both in Rivers State.
Our source said, “two burnt corpses were recovered at the JTF checkpoint. While three were recovered at the Customs checkpoint.
“A rifle each was stolen from the JTF and Customs Officers while two Hilux Pick-up vans with sirens were also carted away from the Customs.”
The source added, “With all these gotten they proceeded to attempt to attack Isiokpo Police Area Command but Policemen repelled them.
“Police Officers in the area are on red alert, as they are currently hunting for the attackers.”