Bandits Kill and Kidnap Residents in Rivers Community Amid Rising Violence
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Reported Facts
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- •The Rivers local council chairman officially disbanded the community vigilante group on April 24, 2026.
- •Bandits have been actively killing and kidnapping residents in a Rivers State community as of April 23, 2026.
- •The disbandment followed the murder of a youth associated with the vigilante group.
- •Local groups have publicly raised alarms about the ongoing violence and insecurity in the area.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Rivers local council reinstates or supports a new community security group then local residents may regain some protection against bandit attacks, potentially reducing violence and kidnappings.
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