Gunmen Strike in Rivers, Kill OSPAC Commander, Three Women

• Suspected gunmen have killed the Omoku Zone Commander of the Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Comrade Ozoemela Stephen Wokocha, in a deadly attack in Omoku, Rivers State.

• Three women were also shot dead during the attack, sparking widespread grief and fresh concerns over the worsening security situation in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA).

• The slain commander was a prominent figure in OSPAC, a community-based security organisation that complements conventional security agencies in intelligence gathering, crime prevention, and peacekeeping.

• OSPAC members have appealed to the Rivers State Government, ONELGA Council, and security agencies to track down the assailants and reinforce security across the area.

July 22 , () — Residents of Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State have been thrown into mourning following the killing of the Omoku Zone Commander of the Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Comrade Ozoemela Stephen Wokocha, who was reportedly shot dead alongside three women by suspected gunmen.

The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, is the latest in a string of violent incidents to hit the oil-producing community, heightening fears over the security of lives and property in the area.

According to information available to , the unidentified gunmen ambushed the victims and opened fire, killing Wokocha and the three women before escaping from the scene.

The identities of the three female victims had not been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report, while the motive behind the attack remains unknown.

The killing of the OSPAC commander has sent shockwaves through Omoku and neighbouring communities, where he was widely regarded as a committed community security leader.

OSPAC has for years served as a grassroots security organisation in ONELGA, complementing the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies through intelligence gathering, surveillance, conflict resolution, and crime prevention.

Calls for Urgent Government Intervention

Following the incident, members of the OSPAC security family described the attack as a tragic loss, saying the death of Wokocha would leave a significant gap in community policing and local security operations.

In a statement circulated after the attack, the group appealed to the Rivers State Government, the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Council, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant security agencies to urgently intervene by launching a comprehensive investigation and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

The group also called for increased deployment of security personnel to Omoku and surrounding communities, warning that continued attacks on residents and community security volunteers could further undermine peace and public confidence.

The latest killings have renewed concerns over recurring violent attacks in parts of Rivers State despite sustained efforts by security agencies and local vigilante groups to combat criminality.

As of press time, the Rivers State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement confirming the incident or announcing any arrests.

Residents have urged authorities to act swiftly to apprehend those responsible and implement stronger security measures to prevent further bloodshed in ONELGA and other vulnerable communities across the state.