Two suspected cultist arrested in Rivers

One Christian Siraawo and Temple Oko have been killed with their heads taken away by suspected cultists in Kono community, Khana local government area of Rivers state.

The two men were attacked at their their homes late Sunday by armed-bearing cultists who shot them and beheaded the two bodies.

The suspected cultists also inflicted major injuries on two others; Thompson Oko and Patason.

The Rivers State Police Command has already confirmed the killing of the two youths in Kono, as the Police Public Relations Officer DSP Nnamdi Omoni said that the police has commenced investigation on the killing.

The police spokesman also clarified that no arrest has yet been made.

According to him, “We are aware of the incident. We have started gathering information. Though no arrests has been made but be sure investigation has started.”

Meanwhile, the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of Khana local government area, Baridah Nsaanee, has called on security agencies to unravel those behind the gruesome killing.