Bayelsa community leader assassinated

Six gunmen have killed a former chairman of Peremabiri Community Development Committee (CDC), Mr. Morris Jonathan.

The victim was said to have been attacked and killed by his assailants at his home in Akenpai, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The killing of the 34-year-old civil servant was said to have created panic in the community.

It was learnt that the body of the deceased had been deposited at the mortuary of the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa.

Peremabiri, an oil-producing community, is located in Southern Ijaw Local Government.

No reason was given for the murder of the community leader and no group had claimed responsibility.

According to an eyewitness, the gunmen stormed Jonathan's home about 1am after shooting into the air.

They later forced themselves into the victim's bedroom and shot him dead.

They were said to have left immediately without removing any item.

Commissioner of Police Hilary Opara confirmed the incident.

He said police had begun investigations, adding that nobody had been arrested.