Chukwudi Akasike, Port HarcourtA pregnant teenager and a pastor were among four persons reportedly killed by suspected cult members in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State on Wednesday. The pregnant teenager, identified as Ada Amah, and another female, Mini Elizabeth, both from Rumuoro village, in Ogbakiri, were allegedly kidnapped by the gunmen before they were killed in the bush. A source said the late pastor’s son, Godknows Iheme, who was around the area where his father was murdered, escaped unhurt. The pregnant teenager was alleged to have been hacked to death, while her unborn baby was brought out from her womb and taken away for alleged ritual purposes. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Nnamdi Omoni, said only one person was killed in the area.

Source: Punch April 20, 2018 01:18 UTC