Killing Of 18 Years Old Leaves Bayelsa Community In Fear

 

The entire community in Amarata suburb in Yenegoa, Bayelsa state now live in fear of the unknown as the sad occurrence of the 18-year-old teenager who was chased by gunmen (4), flogged severally with machetes and shot to death in front of the APC chieftain's house still lingers.

The gunmen are said to be suspected cultist who were sent on a mission. While some of the indigenes in the community believe the killing might have a political undertone, others think it is as a result of a clash between cult groups.

This incidence led to locals running away for their safety. It has been reported that the owner of the house where the young man was killed was not at home at the time of the incident but was informed about the incident afterwards.