The police command in Rivers State has confirmed the killing of Ozemela Nwaocha, the Omoku Zonal Commander of the Security Planning and Advisory Committee, by unidentified gunmen in the state.

Blessing Agabe, the police spokeswoman in the state, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.

Ms Agabe, an assistant superintendent of police, said the incident occurred near Nawocha’s residence in Omoku, the headquarters of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.

According to her, preliminary investigations revealed that the gunmen confronted the vigilante leader and opened fire on him and three women who were with him.

“The Rivers State Police Command is aware of this unfortunate incident and is deeply saddened by it.