Gunmen kill father of four in Rivers, family demands justice

Gunmen have shot dead a father of four identified as Kamadioye Krama in Emulation community, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Though the circumstances leading to the shooting could not be immediately ascertained, it was gathered that the incident occurred at about 8pm on Friday.

Speaking on the incident, the deceased’s elder brother, Monday Krama, said Kamadioye went to the venue of a planned coronation ceremony when the gunmen stormed the place and shot him.

The family has therefore demanded justice for the deceased and called on the police to investigate the killing and bring the culprits to justice.

Krama, who spoke to newsmen on the telephone on Saturday, expressed sadness over the killing.

He stated, “I was in Port Harcourt when we heard about the killing of my brother. I am in the village now.

“From what I heard, he went to the farm. When he returned in the evening, he went to have his haircut. After barbing his hair, he went to the town where youths in the community were arranging canopies ahead of the coronation of a stakeholder in the community, Mr ThankGod.

“Suddenly, the gunmen came out from nowhere and started shooting. They shot him dead. That is what happened.”

He dismissed earlier information circulating that the gathering was political.

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“It was not a political gathering. My brother was just there, standing and watching as the youths were arranging canopies for the coronation of Mr ThankGod on Saturday.

“All we are asking is justice. Let the police investigate the incident and ensure those behind my brother’s death are prosecuted.”

He further disclosed that the deceased was married and left four children behind.

As of press time, it was gathered that the Divisional Police Officer of the Abua/Odual Police Division and his personnel had visited the family.

The deceased’s family also disclosed that an official complaint had been lodged at the Abua/Odual Police Division.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident, saying an investigation was ongoing to apprehend the culprits and bring them to book.

Agabe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, stated, “Yes, I can confirm the incident. Investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death of the victim and determine what led to the unfortunate incident.

“The command remains committed to uncovering the facts and ensuring that appropriate action is taken based on the outcome of the investigation.”