Gunmen Kill Akpan in Port Harcourt, Residents Express Fear and Call for Investigation

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Gunmen believed to be members of a cult group have brutally killed a young man identified as Akpan in the Rumukalabo area of Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Wednesday night as Akpan was returning home after watching a football match. The assailants, who had been tailing him, launched a sudden attack that proved fatal.

Eyewitnesses reported that the gunmen shot Akpan twice in the neck at close range before fleeing the scene, leaving him lying in a pool of blood. The victim, popularly known as Fregene, was defenseless against the perpetrators, as the residents of the area lacked the means to protect themselves.

“The body of Akpan was left on the ground after the cult boys left. We were helpless because we don’t possess firearms like these criminals,” said an anonymous resident. The incident caused panic and chaos in the once peaceful neighborhood, prompting people to flee in fear for their safety.

The following morning, residents and passers-by gathered near the crime scene, engaging in discussions about the shocking event. Some individuals expressed concerns that the police might conduct a mass arrest, while others called for a thorough investigation to identify and bring the culprits to justice.

Akpan, originally from Akwa Ibom State, had been residing in Port Harcourt for several years. His tragic demise has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends, family, and acquaintances devastated.

The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, was contacted for a statement regarding the incident. She assured that she would gather information from the police division near the area and provide a comprehensive report.

As of the time of filing this report on Thursday night, there had been no response from the police spokesperson. The community anxiously awaits updates on the progress of the investigation and hopes for swift justice for Akpan’s untimely death.

This distressing incident serves as a stark reminder of the prevailing security challenges faced by residents in Port Harcourt. The call for increased safety measures and effective law enforcement to combat the activities of criminal elements in the city has become even more urgent..