unknown gunmen opened fire on some residents at the popular Hausa quarters at Erepa road in Yenagoa, the state capital.
A close source and a relation of one of the victims said “My brother was where they used to stay with some of his friends on Erepa road, I left them earlier but later I was called and told he was shot dead by some persons who came in a car” In a statement, sent to DAILY POST by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Asinim Butswat, the Command appealed to members of the public to remain calm as it has launched an investigation into the drive-by shooting incident in the community.
Policemen responded swiftly and rescued five victims to the hospital. However, one Auwal Bashir who was fatally injured died in the hospital. The other victims are responding to treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.
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