Gunmen suspected to be cultists have killed three persons in Ubeta community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The attack came barely 72 hours after two shop owners, Chimezie Nagbo and one other were kidnapped from same the community.

The paramount Ruler of the Community told reporters on Thursday some of the victims of the attack were not cultists.

“Three persons were killed by gunmen in my community on Wednesday, I do not know what led to their killing.

“However, rumour had it that it was a cult-related attack but I was told that some of the victims were not cultists, but I don’t know them and their names,” the Highness said.

He explained the two shop owners were kidnapped in the shops on Monday evening, expressing worry that at the time of filling the report, their abductors had not called to demand any ransom.

The traditional Ruler said he was concerned about their safety, judging from the recent happenings in the locality where persons who were kidnapped in the area never came back to tell the story of how it happened.

However, when contacted, Rivers police spokesperson said the incident had not been reported to the police.

The Royal father blamed the ugly events on the criminal activities of some youths of the communities, regretting that they are not willing to be usefully engaged. (The Nation)