Residents of Owheologbo community in Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State, were put into confusion on sunday night 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 has not yet been confirmed as community sources said the deceased, simply identified as Mr. Dennis, was killed at about 9:30p.m. in his mother’s residence.
It was gathered that some angry youths on getting the information about the incident, mobilized and set fire to houses, cars and other properties of members of the family of those who part in the killing.
A source gathered that the assailants had fled the community to avoid lynching by the mob.
Speaking on the development yesterday, Chairman, Isoko North Local Government Area, Mr. Emmanuel Egbabor, ascertained that the incident has to do with an issue concerning a woman.
He said: “When I was called, I contacted the police and soldiers, who immediately moved into the community.”
While disclosing that the 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 State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Andrew Aniamaka, made a confirmation that 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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