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1 dead, 9 arrested as violence erupts in Rivers community

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A crisis in the Egbema community, Emohua Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State has resulted in the death of one person, Innocent Didia, and the arrest of nine others.

According to  Newsmen on Saturday, the incident occurred on Friday when youths protested against the Community Liaison Officer, leading to a confrontation with the local vigilante, Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni Local Government Council’s Security Planning Advisory Committee.

The vigilante leader allegedly fired shots, killing Didia.

In retaliation, youths burnt the leader’s car and house.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident, stating that nine people are in custody.

The Emohua LGA Chairman, HHon. Chidi Lloyd has yet to comment, but videos show widespread destruction in the community.

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