September 23, (THEWILL) – At least three members of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN) have been killed by gunmen, who invaded Okhun community in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the State on Thursday night.
Residents said the gunmen, numbering over 10, invaded the community, shooting sporadically.
Some of the residents told THEWILL that the incident might not be unconnected with leadership tussle in the community, even as others linked the killing to a suspected cult reprisal attack.
In a viral video, a member of the ESSN, who simply introduced himself as ‘Commander Small Baba’, said, “Today (Thursday night), we got information that some hoodlums were shooting sporadically in Okhun Community.
“We swung into action immediately upon receiving the information but we were attacked by the hoodlums. They killed three of my men in the process. I was also shot by the hoodlums, but I managed to escape.”
Spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the incident.
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