By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The traditional ruler of Amadabo in Finima community, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, Aseme Alabo Dagogo Lambert Brown, has escaped an assassination attempt after gunmen opened heavy gunfire on his residence, leaving several others wounded in the process.
The attack occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August, 2026 between 3am and 4am, when the assailants stormed the community and unleashed sustained gunfire on residential buildings, fences and a vehicle within the area.
Community sources, who craved anonymity, disclosed that some individuals had been fingered as those who carried out the attack, expressing hope that security agencies would unravel the sponsors behind the operation.
According to the sources, the gunmen did not restrict their assault to the monarch’s residence alone, as they extended their gunfire to the houses of some community leaders within Finima.
Several persons reportedly sustained severe bullet wounds during the attack, including one victim who lost a hand, and were subsequently rushed to an undisclosed hospital for medical attention.
At the time of filing this report, it could not be ascertained whether security agencies had arrested any suspects in connection with the operation.
