BREAKING: Tension in Rivers as heavy shootings erupt in Port Harcourt
– The city of Port Harcourt is in a frenzy following heavy guffaw
– Police and suspected robbers are allegedly in a gun battle along GRA
– There is heavy traffic within the city as a robbery is said to be in progress
Reports suggests that there is heavy shooting around new GRA in Port Harcourt.
Sources say the shootings began in the evening on Wednesday, February 24.
The Vanguard reports that there is panic and tension as residents are scampering for safety.
Policemen were reportedly on the trail of suspected armed robbers and that led to the sporadic shootings.
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At press time, motorists were trapped in major traffic on adjourning streets in the area.
When contacted, the state police spokesman, DSP Ahmad Muhammad said the operation was still on, adding that he could only give a clear picture of what was happening at the end of the operation.
There is speculation among motorists in the traffic that a new generation bank in the new GRA area may have been attacked by the armed robbers.
More details shortly.
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