Two killed following attack at Rivers judiciary complex by gunmen

Sporadic gunshots by unknown gunmen which killed two security details stationed at the Rivers State Judiciary has led to the immediate closure of the premises.

Reports say the heavily armed gunmen stormed the judiciary complex last night shooting anyone at sight, leaving two dead and many hospitalised due to gun shot wounds sustained.

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Security operatives have been deployed to the premises and the motive of the attack is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filling this report.

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