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Three persons were killed on Wednesday night by gunmen suspected to be cultists at Ubeta community in Ahoada-West local government area of Rivers State.

The ugly incident came barely 72 hours after two shop owners in the community were kidnapped by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.

The paramount ruler of Ubeta community, Chief Million Jonathan, confirmed the killing of the three persons during an interview with journalists in Port Harcourt.

Jonathan, who stated that not all the three persons killed were cultists, explained that the two shop owners who were kidnapped are neighbours.

He said till yesterday, the kidnappers were yet to make contact with the community or family members of their victims.