The Paramount Ruler of Bangha Kingdom in the Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Suanu Baridam, has narrowly escaped death after gunmen opened fire on his convoy.
The first-class traditional ruler was attacked while returning from an engagement in the Okwale community, within Khana, on Sunday evening.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. along the Tekar Sogho Road, linking the area to the East–West Road.
According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants ambushed the monarch’s vehicle between Taabaa Junction and Sogho, attempting to force it to stop.