metro

2 feared dead in alleged IPOB attack in Delta

Suspected members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra(IPOB) have allegedly killed and burnt an unidentified man on a bike along Ugbolu/ Illah road, Oshimili North LGA, Delta state.

The killing occurred a few kilometres from the 63 Brigade Nigerian Army Headquarters in Asaba, Delta capital.

It was gathered that a policeman and a man were killed by some unknown gunmen.

READ ALSO:

It was learnt that the gunmen shot sporadically into the air for several hours, while insisting that elections must not hold in the state.

Ugbolu community hosts a notorious IPOB camp known as “Ugu Nwosu” and it is located on a hill on the banks of the River Niger.

Delta Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright, confirmed the death of only one person whom he said was seen at the crime scene.

Edafe said details of the killing were sketchy. He said investigations are ongoing.

(NATION)

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

Two Killed, Five Injured as Violence Erupts at APC Ward Congress in Ondo

Two Killed, Five Injured as Violence Erupts at APC Ward Congress in Ondo Idanre, Ondo…

38 minutes ago

Tragic Tree Collapse in Enugu Kills 18 Passengers on Commercial Bus

Tragic Tree Collapse in Enugu Kills 18 Passengers on Commercial Bus Awhum, Udi LGA, Enugu…

49 minutes ago

Carbon Monoxide Leak Kills 37 Miners in Plateau

Carbon Monoxide Leak Kills 37 Miners in Plateau Kampani Zurak, Wase LGA, Plateau State —…

59 minutes ago

BREAKING: Tinubu Assents to 2026 Electoral Act, Sets Stage for 2027 Elections

BREAKING: Tinubu Assents to 2026 Electoral Act, Sets Stage for 2027 Elections President Bola Ahmed…

59 minutes ago

Korope Drivers Shut Down Lekki–Epe Expressway Over Lagos Ban (Video)

Korope Drivers Shut Down Lekki–Epe Expressway Over Lagos Ban (Video) LAGOS, Nigeria — Tension erupted…

2 hours ago

Kano Closes Entertainment Centres Ahead of Ramadan

Kano Closes Entertainment Centres Ahead of Ramadan The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate…

3 hours ago