Killers reportedly operated at two locations in coordinated attack on Christians returning from churchesGunmen killed at least 14 churchgoers returning from midnight services on Monday in Nigeria’s Rivers State, a police source said, after the latest violence to hit the oil-rich region. Let’s put that in context | Enuma Okoro Read moreThe Nigeria Independent reported gunmen operated at two different locations, the Kirigani and Oboh axis of Aligu, Omoku, in a coordinated attack on Christians returning from church services. Rivers State police public relations officer Nnamdi Omoni could not confirm the number of casualties. “The commissioner of police, Ahmed Zaki, has also launched a manhunt for the bandits to ensure they are arrested and prosecuted,” Omoni said. “The deputy commissioner of police in charge of operation and other tactical heads have been mobilised there to restore peace.”Agence France-Presse contributed to this report

Source: The Guardian January 02, 2018 06:22 UTC