Southern Ijaw local government area has forced residents
to stay indoors.
This is in spite of the ten gunboats deployed in the
waterways to wade off would be trouble makers in the
area.
BRASS: SECURITY Operatives last night arrested some
suspected armed men who attacked Journalists and other
persons proceeding on election duty at restive Odioma
community in Brass Local Government area.
There was sporadic shooting and the travellers had to
scamper for safety at about 8pm.
Our reporter can report that with the prompt arrest of the
trouble shooters the situation brought under control .
Shooting at Brass, suspected parties thugs clashing. Gun
shots can be heard from the distance.
There is tension in the Nembe-Brass waterways despite
smooth and early distribution of materials. Accreditation
is about to commence in Okpaoma, Eweoma
communities.
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