The Rivers State Police Command has killed four suspected cultists on Friday.
According to The PUNCH, the state Commissioner of Police, Polycap Emeka, while confirming the incident during a press briefing stated that the suspects were responsible for terrorising Rundele and adjoining communities in the Emuoha Local Government Area of the state.
He also revealed that the suspects were responsible for the murder of four persons, including two vigilantes.
He stated, “On June 2, 2023, around 05.40am, information was received that some cult boys invaded Mgbuaella village of Ndele community in Emuoha LGA.
“The Divisional Police Officer of Rumuji Division mobilised his patrol team, assisted by some vigilantes, to the scene and a gun duel ensued.
He listed items recovered from them to include two pump-action guns, one locally-made pistol, some empty shells of AK-47 ammunition, and cartridges.