Local vigilantes in a Rivers State community have successfully repelled an attack by suspected armed bandits who invaded an Ijaw settlement recently, leaving several of the attackers dead.
The incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, reportedly occurred when the armed group stormed the community in the early hours. However, vigilant youths and community security operatives mobilized quickly and confronted the attackers.
Residents said the invaders were overpowered during the exchange, resulting in multiple casualties among the suspected bandits, who were not able to retreat from the scene.
A community source said the swift response of the local security team prevented what could have been a major tragedy.
“The vigilantes acted fast. If not, the story would have been different,” the source stated, adding that residents have continued to emphasize the importance of local vigilance due to rising security concerns.
Community leaders have also renewed calls for neighborhoods across the region to organize local security structures, noting that government security agencies cannot be present in every village at all times.
As of press time, police authorities in Rivers State have not released an official statement regarding the incident.
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