Gunmen have disrupted the ward to ward rally of the All Progressives Congress in Ward 6, Kaani in Khana Local government area of the state.
The gunmen also kidnapped Freddy Ndigbara, one of the media aides to the state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi.
Eyewitnesses said the unknown gunmen who arrived the venue in a Toyota Highlander Jeep invaded the rally, shooting sporadically into the air and abducted Freddy who was the Master of Ceremony.
The Governorship candidate of the APC in Rivers state, Dakuku Peterside confirmed this to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
Peterside also said another member of the APC was shot dead at his home in Bolo local government area.
“As we speak, a member of the APC was kidnapped today in Kaani in Khana Local government area of Rivers state while on a ward campaign.
“Two days ago, a member of the APC was shot at Ogu; a sister community to Okrika local government. About 8pm, some two men got to his house, shot him dead and nothing happened.
“We have always had two military stations in Bolo but about three days ago, the stations were momentarily withdrawn and immediately they were withdrawn, our people were attacked severely.
“After the attack, the Military stations were restored,” Dakuku said.
In the meantime, the Rivers state police command is yet to confirm the development.
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