A pregnant woman, identified as Imomotimi was among four persons killed in Azikoro Village in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The other victims, according to the Police Command in the state, were Alfred Marcus 30; Gabriel Ejimofor 45 and Uchechukwu Ejimofor 38.
The incident happened when suspected cult members attacked a new generation church, Lion of Judah Fire Deliverance Ministry, off Bakery Road, Azikoro.
Imomotimi and Marcus were said to have been killed inside the church, while a couple, Gabriel Ejimofor and Uchechukwu Ejimofor, were allegedly killed in their house.
The hoodlums also burnt a house in the area.
The Police Public Relations Office, Asinim Butswat, said the Command has launched a manhunt for the hoodlums and that two suspects are already in custody in connection with the murders.
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He said: “On 5th August, 2020, at about 2300 hours, armed suspected cultists stormed the ‘Lion of Judah Church’ Azikoro village, Yenagoa LGA of Bayelsa State, shot dead four church members namely: Alfred Marcus ‘m’ 30 years; Imomotimi (surname unknown), 25 years; Gabriel Ejimofor ‘m’ 45 years and Uchechukwu Ejimofor ‘f’ 38 years and set ablaze a nearby building, damaged a vehicle and the church properties.
“Operatives of Operation Puff Adder had earlier traced the hideouts of the cultists in the bush, dislodged them and burnt their camps.
“It is believed that this is a reprisal by the suspected cultists. Meanwhile two suspects have been arrested and are cooperating with the police in their investigation.”
Butswat disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Mike Okoli had visited the scene and reassured members of the community of adequate protection.
He also said the CP had ordered full Investigation to unravel the motive of the dastardly attack.