Posted date: Tuesday February 16, 2016
TWO GUNNED DOWN BY CULTISTS
Anguish, fear and pain best described the atmosphere in Alihami Community, Agbor, Delta State where gunmen suspected to be members of a secret cult on Saturday last week invaded and killed a resident of the area popularly known as Tata.
It was gathered that two among the cult members identified as Greek and Rufus invaded the compound by 8am in reprisal against a rival cult member and in the process shot Tata who is a father of a 4-month old baby died on the spot before help could come his way.
It was also confirmed that a young lady who lives in the area was also shot on her two legs. Fortunately, she survived the attack as she was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital by a good Samaritan.
The ugly incident left residents in shock as some occupants of the compound fled their homes.
In a related development, one Chukwudi, an indigene of Kwale who resides at Osain by Ojekpolor Street was shot dead by unknown gunmen.
Meanwhile, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Agbor Police Headquarters, CSP Akintunde Onyeniran who spoke to the press confirmed the incident. He disclosed that his men are trailing the suspects and urged members of the public to assist the police with credible information that could lead to the arrest of the hoodlums.
