Gun men invaded his family house in Nigeria and started shooting. They killed 20 people. The family was gathered for the swearing in ceremony for one of his brothers. He had just been appointed as Commissioner by the Rivers State Governor.
His mother was shot in the leg and is still in the local hospital. His cousin Opali was killed. Davis' brother, who was the main target, managed to escape.
Please remember Davis and his family in your prayers.
J.
UPDATE: To clarify the above, I offer you the words of Josh, who is much closer to this situation than I am:
Careful, folks. Other new commissioners (members of the new governor's cabinet) in Rivers State were also targeted, not just the Iyallas. Several other people were also killed.
This appears to be the work of anti-government gangs. Rivers State is oil-rich and very violent.
Prayers, of course, are much needed. Davis is very close to his mother.
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