Armed men, numbering up to 50, invaded a community in Ogoni area of Rivers State leaving a youth beheaded.
The invasion occurred in Taabaa community in Khana Local Government Area of the state.
The youths also raided the residence of the paramount ruler of the area, destroying properties.
Reacting to the incident, the Deputy Speaker of the Rivers House of Assembly, Leyii Kwanee, who is a native of kaabaa, said the gunmen invaded the community on Thursday and launched the attack on the community.
While blaming the attack on desperate politicians, whom he said were seeking power by all means ahead of the 2015 general election, Kwanee suggested that the attack was politically-motivated
He said the remains of the youth that was killed had been deposited in a mortuary, promising to ensure that peace returned to Taabaa community immediately.
The Deputy Speaker also confirmed that the palace of the paramount ruler of Taabaa was destroyed during the attack while residents have deserted the community, seeking refuge in other communities.
