At least one person is feared dead following a shooting incident in Bori, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Monday, October 7. The shooting occurred during violent protests against the recent local government elections and the results that followed.
According to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity, gunshots were heard near Bori, causing panic as residents fled in different directions. “It was near Bori, but I can’t say exactly where. A young man was shot, and people started running. The man was rushed to the hospital this morning,” the source reported.
The shooting is believed to be part of the growing unrest in Rivers State, where dissatisfaction over the local government election has led to protests in various areas. The identity and condition of the victim remain unclear as the situation continues to unfold. Local authorities have yet to release an official statement on the incident.
Tensions remain high in the area as residents await further information, with many concerned about the potential for escalating violence in the days to come.
