Youth president’s aide, Baite Nelson-Agala, his girlfriend, Kieriseye, killed as suspected militants invade Bayelsa community
Three people were killed in a supremacy battle between two militant gangs in Opu-Nembe community in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The gunmen, who stormed the community on Wednesday night, February 15, 2023, were said to have engaged in exchange of gunfire.
An aide to the youth president of Opu-Nembe community, Baite Nelson-Agala and his girlfriend, Kieriseye, were reportedly shot dead by the gunmen, while one other person was also killed. The home of the Opu-Nembe Youth President, Ayerite Moses, was also attacked.
Spokesman of the State Police Command, SP Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident, said the number of casualties was not known, adding that the command had deployed more security personnel to the area.
Meanwhile, one Francis Raphael Biobarakuma, who confirmed the killing in a Facebook post, said the deceased lady was his sister-in-law, adding that it was a politically-motivated attack.
“I received the sad news of the unfortunate deaths of three vibrant youths in Bassambiri, Opu Nembe, by unidentified gunmen who attacked the residence of the youth president, Engr. Ayerite Moses.