Gunmen Attack Finima Monarch's Palace During Festival
On Saturday, gunmen attacked the palace of HRH Dagogo Brown, the Amadabo of Finima Community in Bonny Local Government Area, during a cultural masquerade display. The assailants shot sporadically, injuring several residents and damaging property.
The violence reportedly arose from disputes over cultural rites and masquerade displays. Rivers State Police Command, represented by ASP Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident and stated that normalcy had been restored.
An investigation is underway to identify and apprehend those responsible, with one suspect already arrested. The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Council, Mr Abinye Pepple, condemned the attack and called for an impartial investigation.
He assured that justice would be served and urged residents to return home and remain calm. The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, with no fatalities reported, but several individuals sustained gunshot wounds and machete cuts.
Police operatives have been deployed to ensure the safety of lives and property in the community.
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