Two Soilders Killed By Political Thugs In Rivers State

Unidentified gunmen have reportedly shot dead a Nigerian Army Major in Abonnema in Akuku-Toru local government area of Rivers state.
According to SaharaReporters, the Major and three other soldiers were killed on Thursday, March 17, after they ran into an set up by militants.

This is coming 48 hours to the re-run senatorial election in the state

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have however pointed accusing fingers at each in the killing of the major and the soldiers.

In a tweet via its handle @APCNigeria, the party said thugs loyal to the state Governor, Nyesom Wike carried out the gruesome murders.