Gunmen shoot Atiku campaign’s mobiliser in Rivers

Gunmen have shot the Director for Youths Mobilisation Officer of Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State, Rhino Owhorkire.

It was gathered that Owhorkire was shot on Wednesday night while going to home in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.

A credible source, who craved anonymity, disclosed that Owhorkire is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in the state.

“He is a native of Aluu. He was driving to his house yesterday night and was shot by some unknown persons.

“They shot the tyres of his car, shot directly at his windscreen and that is how he received those injuries on his mouth. His mouth was scattered.

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“He is in serious pain. His mouth is scattered. But he is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital,” the source said.

Confirming the incident, the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, said an investigation has commenced.

“Yes, it happened. I have spoken with the Divisional Police Officer in that area. We are working to get the details, but I can tell you that investigation has commenced.

“We will get to the root of the matter and fish out those behind the attack and ensure they face justice,” the police spokesperson stated.

Iringe-Koko added that the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Okon Effion, has ordered an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident, stressing that the assailants would be apprehended.

The latest attack is coming a month after Owhorkire was kidnapped and forced to denounce his support for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2023 general election.

Owhorkire, in November, was seen in a viral video in an unknown location denouncing support for Atiku under duress.

The Star