Cultists kill one in Bayelsa

Gunmen, suspected to be cultists, have shot and killed one person in Amarata area of Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The victim, popularly known as Ashanti, was reportedly shot close to his residence at about 8pm on Sunday.

A source, who pleaded to remain anonymous, said Ashanti met his death when he went to buy some fruits opposite his house.

“He just crossed the road to buy some fruits when a group of boys opened fire on him. He was shot on his forehead,” the source stated.

It was learnt that Ashanti was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, where he was confirmed dead.

It was further learnt that the incident caused pandemonium among residents of the OMPADEC area of Amarata as people ran in different directions for safety.

But residents of the area have expressed concern over indiscriminate arrest by police operatives following the incident.

“We are tired of the incessant police raids. Instead of investigating and arresting known cultists, they are arresting innocent people and extorting money from us,” a resident, who gave his name only as Lazarus, lamented.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Asinim Butswat, confirmed the incident.

He said, “The victim was shot on the forehead by a group of boys suspected to be members of a cult.

“The victim was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre where he was confirmed dead. The corpse was deposited at the FMC morgue for autopsy.”

Cultists kill one in Bayelsa