Gumen suspected to be cultists Friday took over a section of Diobu community in the popular Port Harcourt City local government area of Rivers state, leading to stampede and suspension of commercial activities and other engagements around the area.
Eyewitnesses alleged that the invasion followed the killing of one of a rivalry gang members along the popular Sangana Street around the Port Harcourt flyover where about two police divisions are situated.
The situation caused a chotic situation in the affected areas, especially around Ikwerre road axis from Education Bus stop, Afikpo Street, Nsuka and its adjoining streets where people were seen running without knowing the actual cause of the tension.
One of the eyewitnesses, who refused to give her name said, the activities of the gangs led to sporadic gunshots until the police around the area were able to bring the situation under control.
Another source who equally didn’t want his name mentioned, said only one life was reportedly lost even as the state police command was yet to comment on the development.
