The Vice Chairman of Obelle Council of Chiefs in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State has been shot dead.
The victim was reportedly killed on Saturday during a meeting of local chiefs at Omuwoka village.
Joseph Eze Dabiri, the second son of the slain chief, confirmed the killing during a telephone conversation with Channels Television on Sunday.
“I heard that a guy came with a gun while my father was in a meeting at Omuwoka village in Obelle, shot at him twice and fled,” Joseph said.