Hoodlums armed with sophisticated arms and other dangerous weapons on Monday evening attacked journalists who had gone to the community for on-the-spot assessment of the situation.

The journalists attacked include Mr Joseph Kunde of TVC and his cameraman, Mr Bina Miebi, Mr Awe Baratuapere of NTA and his cameraman, Mr Ayebakuro Egein, Mrs Iniyekenime Doctor Bruce of Daar Communications and Mr Femi Folaranmi of The Sun.

The journalists were being taken around to see properties of some exiled Chiefs destroyed by some youths of the community before the deployment of Police Mobile Force (PMF) and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) by the Inspector- General of Police.

Trouble however began when the team was at the last destroyed building belonging to the regent as boys armed with sophisticated arms and dangerous weapons appeared from all corners.

In the ensuing bedlam, the team scampered for safety taking refuge in some houses while others kept running to the police base.

At about 12.30 am, Mr Silas six hilux vans loaded with armed Policemen escorted the journalists out of the community to Yenagoa.

Mr Egein, the only journalist who was left behind has also returned to Yenagoa while the Policemen have intensified efforts to recover the cameras.(Daily Sun)