These are areas that once experienced insecurity! But such things are no longer common!! Just forget the State!!! I don't want to start talking about other people's State negatively.

otokx:


Please add Ahoada East and West, Ikwerre, Etche (it's like an abandoned evil forest with so much potential), Andoni, the list can go on and on.

otokx:


Please add Ahoada East and West, Ikwerre, Etche (it's like an abandoned evil forest with so much potential), Andoni, the list can go on and on.

Geeez. Evil forest? Kinematics, your response to this post is needed urgently

Those areas are rural parts of the State! They are mostly farmers!

otokx:


Please add Ahoada East and West, Ikwerre, Etche (it's like an abandoned evil forest with so much potential), Andoni, the list can go on and on.

zionmde:
The laziness of Rivers' knows no bound. an average Rivers' indigene thinks he is entitled to free money because of oil, making them throw hardwork away and form several groups to extort money from companies, these groups are used for political reasons and dumped, then they evolve into cultism

Until the government makes sure these free money stops circulating and dat these youths must work before they get paid, then cultism is a long thing d state must continue to live with

That's a generalise comment that have no basis. Have you meet half of the youth from Rivers?

Being a cult member is not an abnormal thing in River State... You cannot become a governor or even ordinary councilor if you don't belong to a cult group.... So leave us alone, it is our way of life and it only become abnormal when travel to west.

Ameachi is a front man
Wike is a front man

Please, let's learn to mind our businesses on this page..

Lalastical over to you

How come Amnesty International targeted only Rivers State in their report?

Galactico4ever:
Can someone please summarize this epistle for me? i don tire to read abeg

Let me summarise it for you, amnesty internation says that if you are a knwon cultism kindly report yourself to the police or DSS and get 500.000

otokx:
How come Amnesty International targeted only Rivers State in their report?

Because Rivers state is the headquarters of kidnappers, cultists etc.

ultiabaz36:
Being a cult member is not an abnormal thing in River State... You cannot become a governor or even ordinary councilor if you don't belong to a cult group.... So leave us alone, it is our way of life and it only become abnormal when travel to west.

Ameachi is a front man
Wike is a front man

Please, let's learn to mind our businesses on this page..

Lalastical over to you

This is a true Rivers man. That's how they roll in Rivers state.

asha9:


Because Rivers state is the headquarters of kidnappers, cultists etc.

Which state was Evans arrested?

otokx:


Which state was Evans arrested?

He was arrested in Lagos. The reason AI focused on Rivers state is because kidnapping, cultism, as we know it today started from Rivers state. Till date no state in Nigeria can rival Rivers state in cultism and kidnapping.

Emuoha is the worst, were people kills there blood brothers because of cultism.

Sent so many families out of their villages,

Is only God that can deliver them
They are cursed.

Sirnioking:
I am not your friend because you are against my State and progress!! I wonder what less traveled juveniles like you think about cultism! It is not as common as you feel and think!! I have a PhD in Wildlife Biology and Conservation! So joining destitutes on cultism is childish, irresponsible and disastrous!!! Kindly travel to our peaceful, friendly State and be educated on realities!!!

I havent been to Rivers state in a while. I yearn to go there for a wedding this year. I will move from the airport to the hotel, next day hotel to the wedding venue then back to the hotel and back home. All these within GRA.

Abaman001:




I know u don't have a father (a bastard) but the man who impregnated ur Olosho mother is/was a known thug/tout he was beating and stripped naked in oshodi market, he is a known criminal and I remembered my friend telling me ur mother gave him gonorhrea and HIV ur mother is known for providing sex for Cult leaders when ever they want sex for free. Meanwhile till the end of human existence, you ur entire generation both past and future can/will never becum a local government chairman talk more of getting to the level of Governor Wike.....So respect Wike bcus he has achieved what no man in ur Community/village can never achieve for eternity...

Lolll! See as you sounded like a first class product of wike, all sound and noise,no correlation, no meaning, no tact, no intelligence, all empty ramblings of a demented soul! Kpele, it is well with you and your toutish principal

They came from Anambra State according to Wike

oh

After Now Dey Will Say Afonja Have Started In Lagos Without Looking At Themselves First

guy222:
Let me summarise it for you, amnesty internation says that if you are a knwon cultism kindly report yourself to the police or DSS and get 500.000

nice. and then they'll probably coerce you to give up your comrades and their locations

Neef2018:
Rivers is a cultist state same with most of the SS states. It’s not just the unis and polys, even some elderly men are fully immersed into it. Cultism is in the streets. My Uber driver was attacked by 2 boys around Rumuola flyover. They battered this guy. They not born the driver well to talk as there are over 4 other boys watching the development. Me sef, I just sit down dey watch. I be ju, I nor fit enter fight wey I no know the root. After he was bloodied and we resumed our trip, I asked what that was all about, he said they were cultists and he’s coming back to retaliate. If you want to live well in PH just move to the GRA, anything outside that zone na OYO you be

No uber in Rivers State.. I live outside GRA, there's no problem in my area

Herdsmen:
Alpha representing

you are sighted

[quote author=asha9 post=88792071]Nigeria: Rise in Cult Related killings in Rivers state

- At least 60 killed in ten months in Khana and Gokana LGA
- At least five killed in two days in Rumuodogo, Emohua LGA
- No investigation or justice for victims
- Bodo community targeted, activist killed

The failure of authorities to protect people from attacks and intimidation by violent gangs is leading to loss of lives and rising impunity that is making life precarious in some communities across Rivers state, said Amnesty International today.

At least 60 people were killed in 2019 alone in various communities of Rivers state, especially; Khana and Gokana local government areas.

Our findings show that government is still not doing enough to protect people in these communities from attacks. The killers are literally getting away with murder, while no one is being arrested or punished for these crimes.

The authorities have failed to bring those responsible for these horrific crimes to justice and have allowed a climate of impunity to fuel further violence. We call on the Nigerian authorities to take more robust action to stop these attacks by investigating every clash and bringing perpetrators to justice.

Osai Ojigho, Director Amnesty International Nigeria.
“The authorities have failed to bring those responsible for these horrific crimes to justice and have allowed a climate of impunity to fuel further violence. We call on the Nigerian authorities to take more robust action to stop these attacks by investigating every clash and bringing perpetrators to justice.” said Osai Ojigho, Director Amnesty International Nigeria.

“The government has an obligation to defend and protect the people; its failure to provide security for people in Rivers state especially in Emohua, Khana and Gokana local government areas and its failure to investigate and prosecute those responsible for these killings created an atmosphere of fear and bloodshed in the region.”

An investigation by Amnesty International reveals that the rise in cult related violence is as a result of government’s failure to investigate, arrest and prosecute perpetrators, as the culture of impunity continues to embolden further attacks. Residents also alleged that influential politicians often provide arms and protections to violent youth groups.

In few cases where the Nigerian security agencies did respond to the armed gang clashes, their response is always slow and inadequate. Residents informed Amnesty International that gang clashes usually last for 2 – 3 hours while security forces always arrive hours after the clashes ended.

Communities affected by these clashes said despite fatalities authorities have not taken any concrete actions to protect them from violent gangs.

Whenever there is an attack by the armed gangs, we usually call the police and other security agencies to come to our rescue, but they only arrive when the gangs have left...

A resident of one of the affected communities.
“Whenever there is an attack by the armed gangs, we usually call the police and other security agencies to come to our rescue, but they only arrive when the gangs have left. When they come, they will arrest innocent villagers, mount road blocks and send security men to the villages, but after two weeks they dismantle the road blocks and leave the community until another violent gang attack,” said a resident of one of the affected communities.

People have been linking the rise in violence to arming of youths by politicians for electoral purposes.

A youth leader in Khana community blamed politicians for providing arms to the youths during elections.

“Different political parties use different criminal cult groups for their selfish interests. If they think their group is not strong enough to deliver, they empower them with more weapons. But they don’t think about the aftermath of everything. They don’t care what happens after elections”.

At least 49 people have been killed in different communities in Khana local government area in series of attacks between April and September 2019, according to villagers and community leaders.

On 9 April 2019 a criminal gang invaded Bere community and shot dead 9 people, residents told Amnesty International. Mr Sorle Deekae and Chief Lucky Micah were some of those killed. At least, 20 other people were reported to have been killed in other communities including Kaani-babe in series of attacks. In May 2019, 20 people were murdered in an attack on Kono-boue community, according to villagers and community leaders.
Forced to Flee

The invasion of Kono-boue community in May 2019 forced the community, especially women and children, to flee their villages.

After gang members operated for hours unhindered, killing and burning houses and looting shops locals told Amnesty International that their children could not go to school, shop owners had to flee and people were forced to leave their homes and take refuge at an IDP camp set up by churches in Bori, Rivers state.

Bodo Community in Danger

At Bodo community, in Gokana local government, a villager told Amnesty International:

“The armed gangs operate around here all the time, whenever they start, we all go in and lock our doors, they don’t normally come after villagers on purpose but rather in search of rival cult groups. But when a bullet moves, it does not ask questions, it brings down anybody on its path”

Residents told Amnesty International that on 4 August 2019, 3 people were shot dead in Bodo, when armed gangs attacked the community. An environmental activist Baribefe Bornu (39) was one of the victims killed alongside 2 others; Giobari Thomas Eele and Barivale Amos.

Eye witnesses and relatives of the deceased told Amnesty International that Baribefe was shot at close range at about 10:00pm in front of his house as he begged for his life.

Baribefe Bornu played a key role in Bodo’s battle to seek justice from the oil company Shell, following two devastating spills, caused by operational failure, in the area in 2008. Their case was eventually heard in the High Court in London. Shell acknowledged responsibility and agreed to pay £55m as compensation to the community and also to clean-up the affected areas in 2015.

Bodo became the only community in the Niger Delta to be subjected to an internationally recognised clean-up operation, the Bodo Mediation Initiative, sponsored by the Dutch Government. Baribefe was involved in the clean-up process until he was murdered.

According to locals about 11 persons, all men, have been killed in Bodo in three separate attacks this year.

“These gangs should not be allowed to be killing people wantonly. Those who killed Baribefe Bornu and others must be brought to justice, and security measures stepped up to protect the people of Bodo and other communities.”

In Bodo, families of victims complained of being left with the burden of burying their loved ones without hope for justice since authority rarely investigate attacks by the armed gangs.

In Bodo and other communities visited by Amnesty International, residents said the police did not do anything concerning the killings and no investigation was carried out after the death of their loved ones.

“The police station is not far from here, but they never came during or after the attack. They didn’t even come to investigate attacks”

The Nigerian authorities must perform their duty of providing security, and must ensure justice through impartial and independent investigation, and adequate reparations for the victims of this violence, including the families of those killed.
Osai Ojigho.

“The Nigerian authorities must perform their duty of providing security, and must ensure justice through impartial and independent investigation, and adequate reparations for the victims of this violence, including the families of those killed,” said Osai Ojigho.

Rumuodogo Community in Danger

The year started in a bloody way for Rumuodogo community. Ongoing spate of killings left at least 5 people dead in Rumuodogo community in Emohua Local Government Area. The killing and beheading of members of the government backed vigilante group OSPAC on 6 January led to retaliatory killings by OSPAC operatives.

Amnesty International Nigeria was informed that most communities in Emohua local government area decided to engage the service of a local vigilante group in the state, ONELGA Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC) to help restore peace in their communities due to the rise in gang related crimes in their communities.

A villager informed Amnesty International that “On 6 January 2020, three OSPAC members including the bike man carrying them were killed in Rumuodogo and most of the villagers are on the run because OSPAC came to the village picking up people who are related to known gang members and killing them”.

Amnesty International is deeply concerned that the authorities are doing little or nothing to address the ongoing violence.

“The Rivers state authorities should as a matter of urgency put an end to the ongoing unrest in Rumuodogo community and take all feasible measures to restore peace in the community”, said Osia Ojigho

Background

The frequent fight for supremacy by rival armed groups has created an atmosphere of fear in different communities in Rivers state especially in Khana and Gokana local government areas. Clashes between the gangs are frequent, and people, as well as gang members have been killed.

The Governor of River state signed the anti-cultism bill into law in March 2018. The bill proscribes the death penalty for any cultist who kills during a cult activity and life imprisonment for any cultist apprehended. While Amnesty International continues to oppose death penalty in all circumstances, it is necessary to state that despite these stringent measures, cultism is in the rise in the state.

KankOfLife:
... am sorry to say this but cultism has been deeply embedded in the psych of most Rivers state people, both indegenes and non indegenes...na the only thing wey spoii Rivers state be that.

No need to be sorry, you said the gospel truth. Cultism didn't start today and it will take a genuine reorientation and massive gun swap by the authorities to bring peace.
Amaechi tried in this aspect but Wike unfortunately isn't tackling it properly.

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solmus:



We have better issue than cult war or gang war

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CoronaVirusRelo:
When the Governor of the state is a cultist, much is not expected and development is no surprise.

95% of Assembly members are cultist.

Being a cultist must be on your resume to excel in Rivers state public service domain

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voltron14:


Look him picture first.

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Corrinthians:
Nonsense. Most of these people come in from Anambra. That has been established by the governor.

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Corrinthians:
I see even Abians here mocking Rivers state. Wonders shall never end.

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Corrinthians:
I have no idea where you people got this omenka tag from. But that Is none of my business.

That said, can you tell us what state you're from if you since you're bold enough to mock Rivers?

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Galactico4ever:
nice. and then they'll probably coerce you to give up your comrades and their locations

hahahahahaha sorry i forget to add that on the summary.

I live in Rivers state and have been living here for over 6 years now and I must say that this is the worst place to live in this country asides the north east of Nigeria and I will highlight my reasons for saying so below:

1. The indegenes are the most lazy I have seen in my entire life and they puff with envy wheever they see you progressing.

2. You can never have a blissful political career without being a cultist. For instance, the state house of assembly is full of cultists.

3. Although, Emohua, Khana and Gokhana LGA's are the most violent , there are several other LGA's that you still find a lot of violence. There are places you even dare not go to in Port harcourt not to talk of outside of Port harcourt. I'll just name a few here starting with those within ph. Borokiri is a no-go area for a responsible person in ph.You can easily ge kidnapped there and the next place you'll find yourself is in Bonny, Onne, Bayelsa or Delta no thanks to the linking waterways. Places like D-line,Eagle island and Ogbunabali are known havens for cultists. They seem very peaceful whenever you go there but they can be very volatile. I have a friend who was shot in the afternoon in Ogbunabali. Now to places outside ph which are even more dangerous: You cannot drive to Oyigbo and Eleme in the evenings after 7pm for fear of being robbed or kidnapped. You may never return alive if you enter places like Tombia kingdom, degema, buguma or kula particularly if you don't understand their language or you are not from Rivers state. Places like Rumuekpe, Ndele,Choba, Omerellu and Omoku in both Emohua and Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni LGA's are places where kidnapping is rife even with complicity from the villagers. These places are also very notorious for cult killings. The only places I can vouch for as being safe in Rivers(outside ph) are Bonny, Onne(because these are islands with a lot of industrial activity) and within Ph are Woji, Old GRA, New GRA,Rumuibekwe and Peter Odili(because the people that live in these places are welll-to-do and can provide their own security.

4. Rivers state has no other business venture sustaining it apart from the oil and gas. Remove Shell, Exxonmobil and TOTAL from Rivers and watch the economy of the state crumble. All other profitable ventures in this state are built around servicing the IOC's. The government of the state also rely on taxes from the IOC's and government allocation to survive.

5. This is the state with the average highest cost of living in Nigeria. Food is expensive cos the indegenes are lazy and don't farm. All they do is to sell and resell their fathers' landed properties. What they call a plot of land in Rivers is three-quaters of what it is in Lagos and even more expensive.

6. There's something else that threatens life expectancy in Rivers stae-The soot. This is mainly due to the illegal bunkering activities in the state.

7. In conclusion, there are places I've never being to in Port harcourt not because I don't want to but because I can't . Also, I've never been anywhere outside Ph but within Rivers(except Oyigbo) without the use of police or soldiers . I really wish I wasn't here.