Multiple online reports have it that a group of kidnappers intercepted a police convoy carrying some foreigners at Tank Junction, Rumuokwurusi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers state. According to reports, a policeman was killed after heavy gun shootout. Three foreigners were allegedly kidnapped by the gunmen in the attack which lasted for some minutes.
The incident caused panic in the area as a man who owns a shop in the area was hit and killed by stray bullets along with his little child.

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