Our correspondent gathered that a team of the joint Task Force engaged the hoodlums in a shoot-out which lasted for hours last night killing three while some escaped with bullet wounds.
The operation was in response to killings that have characterized the area in the past two days.
We had brought you report that over ten people were reportedly killed within two days in the area including a House of Representative Candidate, AZUBUIKE TOBY.
Unknown gunmen had invaded Ogbo-Ohia area of Omoku town and killed four persons and abducted one.
A Similar incident was also recorded in Okposi area where four people were reportedly killed.
However, a senior officer attached to the JTF who confirmed the incident to our correspondent said they ambushed the armed hoodlums on their way to carry out another deadly operation within Omoku town.
Meanwhile, the Rivers State police Command is yet to issue a statement on the latest incidents in ONELGA.
