By Christopher Eluebo.
All is not well at the moment for the family of Egbon of Owa Community, in Agbor, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State as the bread winner of the house and a popular herbal doctor who specializes in the treatment of fractured ankles or wrist. Pa Egbon was murdered in a broad day light and his building set ablaze by members of his own community.
The tragic incident which occurred at number 4, Convent Street, Boji-Boji, Owa, Agbor on February 20,2014, has been described as a great injustice to the deceased and members of his family.
A member of the affected family who talked to journalists on the conditions of anonymity said, "I'm not supposed to talk about this incident publicly but, I need to tell journalists and the entire world what happened to the head of our home, Pa Egbon who before this trouble began, was living peacefully with us, his family members.The only challenge he was having in the community was that many of our leaders who were not happy with the progress he was making in his herbal practice instigated people in the community against him.The recent crisis started after a patient, and an indigene of Owa-Alero Community, Mr Alex John died in Pa Egbon's house.Pa Egbon did all he could to save the life of Mr Alex John but he did not survive the sickness".
Speaking further, the family member said, "
"After the death of Mr Alex John,the community people said that he was used for a ritual sacrifice by Pa Egbon.They vowed to deal mercilessly with Pa Egbon and members of his family. Alex John's children alongside members of our community invaded Pa Egbon's house, beat him to a coma and burnt down his building. Unfortunately, there was no one around to save Pa Egbon from the angry villagers who were armed to the teeth with deadly weapons such as battle axe, gun and cutlasses. Pa Egbon later died in a neighbouring hospital after all attempts made to save his life by doctors failed."
While blaming men of the Nigerian Police for not responding quickly to a distress call put across to them,he disclosed that the whereabouts of the eldest son of the deceased, Egbon Okorie, his only brother, sister and mother were still not known after they ran for their dear lives due to the level of the crisis in community. He rounded up by wishing Egbon Okorie, his only brother,sister and mom safety wherever they are,urging them not to get close to the community until the issue is resolved.
Meanwhile, the eldest son of late Mr Alex John, Maxwell John,in an interview told newsmen that their war with the Egbon family will not end even though the police have been invited into the matter except more lives are taken. He disclosed that he is out to avenge his father's death no matter who is hurt.
When contacted the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Agbor Station, CSP Uchechi Dike said that the situation was under control as the police will not relent until it gets justice for the affected family.
