Greenlanders, A Notorious Cult Group Kill 3 In Bayelsa Community

Nelson Utip

Cultists suspected to be members of the Greenlanders, recently invaded Igbogene community in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital, killing three indigenes.

Numbering about 10 and armed with dangerous weapons, the cultists were said to have invaded the community at about 8:00 pm, causing panic in the community.

According to a resident, the first person shot dead was the son of the former head of the Community Vigilante Group close to his house.
The second person according to him was not a cultist but was shot when he refused to disclose the whereabout of his elder brother.

It is believed that the attack was caused by rivalry between two cult groups, the Bobos and Greenlanders; while the cultists involved in the fight are residents and indigenes of the community.

Mr.Ezekiel Igbenivie, The Youth President of the Igbogene Community confirmed the development, he said that those involved had escaped but one of those shot is still alive and receiving treatment in the hospital. Police officers from Operation The anti kidnapping Division restored sanity in the community.

The PPRO of The Bayelsa Police Command, DSP Musa Mohammed also confirmed the incident, he identified those shot as Donaldson Mison, 28; Addy Mulan, 27; and Greenboy Dudella, 29.