The President of Omoku Youth Federation in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Ifeanyi Azuazu, and his personal aide, Chigozie Oluwu have been killed.
Suspected cultists shot both to death on Thursday around 6pm at a popular drinking spot along Ogolo Street, off Palace Road in Omoku town.
The killers numbering seven arrived in two vehicles, and proceeded to the Youth President ordering him into a car, according to report which added that the assailants shot dead his aide, Oluwu, for attempting to intervene.
Abducting Azuazu, the narrative in circulation has it that he was driven to an unknown location, with his kidnap sparking public concern about his safety.
Sources said that on Friday the worst happened as his headless body was discovered in the bush in the afternoon.
A viral video showed local youths assisting the police and other security personnel in placing his body into an open patrol van.
The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, describing it as cult-related.
“Yes, I can confirm the incident. It was cult-related. The cultists invaded the area, shot one dead, and kidnapped the youth president.
“Unfortunately, the headless body of the youth president was discovered today (Friday).
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered a full-scale investigation to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they face the law,” Iringe-Koko said.
