Four suspected members of Deygbam Cult groups were killed in a gun battle with operatives of Rivers State Police command at Ndele community, Emohua LGA on Friday June 2,2023.
Briefing newsmen, Commissioner of Police, CP Nwonyi Emeka recalled that
in his maiden speech he promised to tackle all manner of crime and criminality.
CP Emeka said on June 2,2023,the Deygbam cultists invaded Ndele community. He said personnel of Rumuji Police Division and local Vigilance group acting on credible intelligence intercepted the cultists and in exchange of gun fire
some of the cultists Chinomezi aka nickaaro the Armourer,Chinza orji, Okunna aka okosa were killed .
CP Emeka disclosed that four of the killed cultists participated in the killing and beheading of four persons in the community on 30th,May,2023.
CP Emeka listed exhibits recovered as 2 pump action guns,one locally made gun and empty catridges of AK 47.
The Rivers Police Boss promised to maintain the existing peace while soliciting for support and information from members of the public.
