Residents of Owheologbo community, Isoko
North area of Delta State, were Sunday night,
thrown into confusion as one person was
reportedly killed and six houses, including a
secondary school building, were razed
following a row over a girlfriend.
Though details of the incident were sketchy at
press time, community sources said the
deceased, simply identified as Mr. Dennis,
was killed at about 9:30p.m. in his mother’s
residence.
It was learned that angry youths on getting
wind of the incident, mobilised and set fire to
houses, cars and other properties of members
of the family of those who participated in the
killing.
A source said the assailants had fled the
community to avoid lynching by the mob.
Council boss reacts
Speaking on the development, Chairman,
Isoko North local government area, Emmanuel
Egbabor, confirmed that the incident was
related to issues concerning a woman.
He said: “When I was called, I alerted the
police and soldiers, who immediately moved
into the community.”
While disclosing that security agents had
taken the corpse away from the roadside to a
mortuary, he said: “The Army and police have
helped to restore peace in the community. I
have advised them to carry out proper
investigation into the incident.”
Contacted, Delta Police PRO, Andrew
Aniamaka, confirmed the incident, saying “I
have heard so too. But I am yet to get
situation report on it from the Divisional
Police Officer.”



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