Breaking News: Young Man Killed in Suspected Cult-Related Shooting in Port Harcourt

A tragic incident has occurred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where a young man named Okpor was shot and killed by suspected members of a rival cult group. According to the police, the incident happened on Saturday, July 20, at around 11:30 a.m. along Cecilia Road.

The police spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that preliminary findings suggest cult rivalry as the likely motive behind the attack. The police responded quickly to a distress call and rushed Okpor to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, has condemned the killing and assured residents that the police are working hard to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

The police are urging residents to remain calm and cooperate with the ongoing investigation by providing credible information that may aid in the arrest of suspects.

The community is in shock, and the police are determined to bring those responsible to justice and restore peace to the affected area.