Gunmen have killed 6 persons in Odiokwu community in Ahaoda West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

An eyewitness said that the attack was carried out around 11am on Sunday (today), at a sit-out in the community.

The eyewitness said a resident who was preparing to go to church was also gunned down.

The source, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, expressed worry that 27 persons have died in Ekpeye kingdom in different attacks in the month of March.