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There was tension in Okpanam, Oshimili North local government area of Delta State, following the alleged killing of a woman by an Anti-Cult group’s stray bullet.

The woman, identified as Miss Isioma Nwayalani, aged 26, was allegedly felled by a stray bullet in front of a chemist shop adjacent to the palace of Ugoani of Okpanam, located at Obodogba quarters, Okpanam, on Saturday evening.

Findings revealed that the Anti-Cult members, in a jubilant mood, were shooting into the air sporadically, but unfortunately, a stray bullet from one of them hit the woman who is said to be a nurse. She was immediately rushed to Asaba Specialist Hospital, where she reportedly gave up the ghost at about 7.30pm.

According to an eyewitness account “the sad incident occurred when men of the Anti-Cult returned to their office also located within the same vicinity from a burial ceremony at Agbor, lka south LGA. They were shooting into the air sporadically but unfortunately, a stray bullet from one of them hit the girl.”

Meanwhile, the president-general of the Okpanam Youth Organisation, OYO, confirmed the death which he said arose from an accidental discharge from a rifle belonging to an anti-cult member.

In a statement titled, “Okpanam Youth Organisation Condemns The Killing Of One Of Her Own” signed by Comrade Fidelis Okonma, secretary-general, OYO, in a bid to stop the rising tension, pleaded that it is essential to channel the emotions constructively, rather than allow them to escalate into further discord or unrest.

“On behalf of Hon. Lucky Okolo, the President-General of the Okpanam Youth Organisation, This heartbreaking event has understandably stirred a wave of emotions, l urge for calm and unity during this difficult time.

“The loss of Miss Nwayalani is a profound tragedy that has impacted not only her family and friends but also the entire community. In moments like these, it is natural for feelings of anger, confusion, and grief to surface.

“It is important to remember that this incident was an accident and the individual involved did not intend for such a devastating outcome. We must approach this situation with empathy and understanding, recognizing that the anti-cult member is also grappling with the consequences of this unfortunate event while in police custody. Blame and hostility will not bring back Nwayalani or heal the wounds inflicted upon our community,” he pleaded.

However, Comrade Victor Ojei, Lead Advocate For the Young Nigerian Rights Organisation, lamented that some youths in Okpanam are already trying to justify the extrajudicial killing of the nurse.

He called on Delta State government to checkmate the Okpanam Anti-Cult group and others handling guns, saying it is a strict liability in law and that calling it an accidental discharge should not be accepted.

“If he had no intention to shoot, why did he cock the gun? That’s pure carelessness. The actions of the anti-cult member resulting in the death of the nurse can indeed constitute criminal liability. The term ‘accidental discharge’ does not absolve an individual from responsibility, especially when negligence or recklessness is involved.

“You need to see how recklessly they fire their weapons daily—bullets flying everywhere. Those living in Okpanam can testify because they witnessed this abuse of power firsthand.

“The late nurse should get justice. There is nothing like accidental discharge, a gun has a safety pin. You only cock your pin when you are faced with a threat, else you ensure it is on safety,” Ojei stated.

Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, Bright Edafe, confirmed the Anti-cult member whose shot allegedly hit the girl in the stomach had been arrested.

Source: https://leadership.ng/tension-ln-delta-community-over-death-of-woman-by-stray-bullet/

What Is Really Happening Inside Delta State.

Very very sad,in this jungle called a country with a well respected profession like nursing now wasted........what will her father or mother even her siblings say....

Someone called Nigeria a zoo and we all came for his head

God keep us through this month of match...somebody prophesied that many will die this month and we read news like this and heard it around us ....

Which one is anti cult group again, naija!

Cultism

Rip to the dead..Nigeria failed her

We all should be very careful wherever we are.
My advice
Where you hear shooting just lay down wherever you are, you will hear and see d gist whenever is over

All these Ayes, Eiye and Vikings wey dey always kill eachother for Asaba these days, state security need to do something about dem.

Rip to the dead

Nigeria. When innocent people become victims, u see excuses and statements

People still dey do cult?

No wonder ex president called them Lazy youth.No one has been able to state the benefit of joining cult.

[quote author= post=134472391]What Is Really Happening Inside Delta State.[/quote]All state's in 9ja are war zones


@the death RIP

Nowhere is safe in this country 😢

They recruit touts after the npf has failed woefully and what were they even jubiliating over that got them shooting sporadically



Pray Nigeria don't happen to you

Vicotex:
All these Ayes, Eiye and Vikings wey dey always kill eachother for Asaba these days, state security need to do something about dem.

Rip to the dead

I no even get RIP to give any body, useless people, cultism was founded to fight for the rights and betterment of the society.
When they kill their selves I see them as foolish people. I see their leaders as fools, olden eras you barely see cultists war in Pan-African tradition. The leaders come together and seek for a better way of resolving disputes without war because these boys are actually people's sons. Those days a life was valuable. Nowadays, one cult group go wake up foolishly declare hit while Fulani herdsmen are dealing with them. Take a look at Benue state, Ebonyi state......the same indegenes kill their selves on their own land in the name of cultism while romancing foreigners who slaughter them like cows on their own soil. For this country we never get sense ajeh 😁

God ALMIGHTY please take control and stop this satanic works in Delta state you dont wild dangerous gun to shoot an innocent human being and expect to live yourself,WHAT ARE YOU LIVING FOR THEN,YOU SHOULD SACRIFICE YASEF FOR THAT PERSON AS SYMBOLE OF HONOUR

PARADIZEPRIEST:
God ALMIGHTY please take control and stop this satanic works in Delta state you dont wild dangerous gun to shoot an innocent human being and expect to live yourself,WHAT ARE YOU LIVING FOR THEN,YOU SHOULD SACRIFICE YASEF FOR THAT PERSON AS SYMBOLE OF HONOUR

BMX: "guns dont kill people,PEOPLE KILL PEOPLE"

Kingpele:
God keep us through this month of match...somebody prophesied that many will die this month and we read news like this and heard it around us ....

Amen o

This country is a complete joke

What then can you call America, where someone will just wake from wrong side of the bed and start mass shooting?

GetSenseNow:
Someone called Nigeria a zoo and we all came for his head

Delta town and their wahala everytime

True

[quote author= post=134472391]What Is Really Happening Inside Delta State.[/quote]Ask your relatives

Bullet does not touch someone who lies down on the ground?

ugodson:
We all should be very careful wherever we are.
My advice
Where you hear shooting just lay down wherever you are, you will hear and see d gist whenever is over

frankblinkz:
People still dey do cult?

Even vulcanizer, gala seller, bottle water seller, bus conductors, etc are still joining on a daily

Na wa o

I knew it will get to this! Those Okpanam anti-cult are doing way too much.
They are oppressive, lawless, and they enjoy a high level of impunity.

What is happening in my beautiful village on a . Mountain?