Two persons travelling in a Toyota Camry marked Delta 01A – 75 DT, were shot dead on Tuesday along Old Anwai Road in Asaba, the capital of Delta State.
The attack occurred just 300 meters from the Government House, highlighting the growing insecurity in the state, where criminals are operating with impunity.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown, just as authorities were yet to identify the perpetrators.
The official number of the vehicle which the victims were riding hinted that they were officials or appointees of the Sheriff Oborevwori government
Onlookers and sympathizers attempted to rush the victims to a nearby hospital, but their efforts were in vain as both occupants succumbed to their injuries.
This incident comes on the heels of recent statements by Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwoda, who assured residents of intensified security measures during the ’ember’ months—a period historically marked by increased criminal activity.
NDN observed that armed gangs are on the prowl in the state with little or no resistance from security operatives.
Policemen, security operatives and citizens are incessantly gunned down by hoodlums.
a fortnight ago, the wife of a state lawmaker, Austin Uroye was attacked in the Jakpa Road area of Effurun, Uvwie LGA.
Two police officers attached to her and her driver were shot dead, and she suffered gunshot wounds, in what a security source said was a failed kidnap attempt.
