Local News

Panic as Nigerian Soldiers invade community in Rivers over alleged murder of colleague

VOICE AIR MEDIA News Update

Men of the Nigerian Army have laid siege at Rundele Community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, over the alleged murder of a soldier in the area.

It was gathered that the soldiers had an altercation with some alleged oil thieves in the area on Saturday, April 15, 2023, which led to the death of one of their men.

A source within the community, Mr Victony, who spoke with Vanguard, alleged that the fully armed soldiers on Sunday, April 16, took over the community.

He said: “On Saturday we heard that some of these boys involved in oil bunkering had problem with soldiers and that they killed of the soldiers after taking two of their guns.

“These soldiers came into our community on Sunday and laid siege. They said they are searching of the boys and their guns. As it is now we are living in fear. Many people have left the community.”

VAM News

Recent Posts

Felicitations as OOPA Chairman Abioye Lawrence Celebrates Birthday

The Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) has extended warm felicitations to its Chairman, Comrade Tosin…

6 hours ago

SSANU warns FG, threatens month-end strike

The National Executive Council of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has issued a…

8 hours ago

Troops Detonate Roadside Bomb

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have discovered and safely detonated an improvised explosive device (IED)…

9 hours ago

All 13 kidnapped passengers rescued

All 13 passengers abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue…

9 hours ago

JAMB apologises for UTME results delay

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has apologised for the delay in releasing the results…

10 hours ago

The Shield of Loyalty: Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju’s Unwavering Stand for Ekiti’s Progress

In the high-stakes arena of Ekiti politics, leadership is defined by those who stand tallest…

11 hours ago