Tragedy Struck In Delta As Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kill Three
By Ighoviroro Rejoice
UGHELLI – Pandemonium in the Delta community, Okpolo-Enhwe community in Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State as suspected Fulani herdsmen reportedly invaded and killed three members of the community.
According to locals, the violence erupted in the early hours of Wednesday when some people from the community went to check their fishing nets in the bush.
They were ambushed and shot at by gunmen believed to be herders, causing instant fatalities and widespread panic.
The attack has plunged the community into grief and fear, with reports indicating that some residents are fleeing their homes to escape possible further violence.
It was learnt that despite the deployment of troops of soldiers, tension remains high as the community grapples with the aftermath of the assault.
When contacted, the President General of Okpolo-Enhwe, Chief Kennedy Idolo, confirmed the tragic toll to our correspondent.
Hear him: “We have lost three of our people this morning. Two were shot dead immediately, and a third died from shock while fleeing. One of them, identified as Youth, was killed on the spot, while another was rushed to the hospital and later died. The third collapsed from fear and died en route home,” he explained.
“One Youth Okoro and Okoeta were killed by the invaders. I can’t tell the number of people injured now, but they were going to their fishing lake at the early hours of the morning. They lay siege to them in the bush and fired shots at them without any provocation.
“The one called Youth by name, was shot dead on the spot while the other one was rushed to the hospital where he died. The third one collapsed out of the shock and died on his way home. They are all married men who were plying their trade at the fishing lake”.
The community has so far deposited the bodies at the morgue, but the families demand immediate burials.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, stated that he was unaware of the incident but would investigate further.
