The Rivers State Police Command has denied claims that two persons were killed during a Monday morning shootout between suspected rival cult groups at the Amadi-Ama axis of Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Eyewitnesses account had earlier said at least two person was hit by stray bullets during a clash between Icelanders and Greenlanders in the sleepy community.
But Nnamdi Omoni, Public Relations Officer, Rivers State Police Command told newsmen that contrary to reports, no life was lost in the clash.
He, however, said a tricycle operator sustained a bullet wound and was rushed to a hospital for treatment, adding that the Command has mobilized men to the area to salvage the situation.
“We are aware of the unfortunate cult clash between Greenlanders and Icelanders today at the Amadi-Ama axis. They engaged in their usual senseless war of seeking for supremacy.
“We were alerted and we mobilized almost immediately and we were able to restore normalcy. A keke driver was shot on the leg and he is receiving medical attention.
“We immediately mobilized to the scene of the crime and took over the place. The bad boys fled on our arrival.”, he said.
