December 15, (THEWILL) – Gunmen, suspected to be political thugs, have reportedly attacked Rivers State Director of Youth Mobilisation for the Atiku/Okowa campaign organisation, Rhino Owhorkire.
Owhorkire was allegedly attacked while going home to Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State, Wednesday night.
The attack came barely a month after he was alleged to have been kidnapped and forced to denounce his support for Atiku.
Last month, Owhorkire was seen in a viral video in a cave-like location, denouncing support for Atiku under duress.
The State Commissioner of Police, Okon Effiong, had ordered investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the viral video.
A source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity on Thursday, said Owhorkire was in pain and currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility.
He said, “He is a native of Aluu. He was driving to his house yesterday night and was shot by some unknown persons.
“They shot the tyres of his car, shot directly at his windscreen and that is how he received those injuries on his mouth. His mouth was scattered.
“As I speak with you, he is in serious pain. His mouth is scattered. But he is receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.”
When contacted, Spokesperson of the state Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the command’s position would be communicated after receiving brief on the incident.
