August 24, 2026
The Police Command in Rivers has commenced an investigation into a shooting and violent attack on the traditional ruler of Finima Community in Bonny Local Government Area of the state.
The Amadabo of Finima community, Bonny, HRH Dagogo Brown, narrowly escaped death when gunmen invaded a cultural masquerade display and shot sporadically at his palace.
The attackers also allegedly destroyed property and injured several residents during the incident on Saturday.
The violence reportedly followed a dispute over cultural rites, masquerade displays and the right of families to perform certain traditional activities.
