Gunmen suspected to be cultists have shot dead one Mr Bobby Kabah and his pregnant wife in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The tragic incident occurred amidst the ongoing clashes between rival cult factions in the community.
According to sources, the cult clashes on Wednesday evening caused chaos, fear, and grief throughout the area.
An anonymous community member disclosed that Kabah and his pregnant wife were relaxing at their residence in Agidiasei quarters around 8:35 pm when two assailants entered their home and indiscriminately fired upon them.
He said, “Bobby was at home with his woman because he is nursing an injury on his leg as a result of a motorbike accident he had recently.
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“The gunmen entered his home from the back, met him and his pregnant wife and opened fire, killing both of them instantly.”
The ongoing conflict between rival cult groups in Ogwashi-Uku has resulted in the loss of six lives over the past fortnight.
State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the fatalities on Thursday.
He said, “Yes, it is confirmed, they are not husband and wife, but they were living and killed in the same house.” #Delta
