Gunmen kill former councillor in Delta

Unknown gunmen Tuesday shot dead a former councillor of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Blessing Oguori, along Osubi road in Okpe Local Government Area of the state, DAILY POST can report.

The former personal assistant to the incarcerated Unuevworo of Ekpan community, Chief Newton Agbofodo was trailed by the gunmen who shot him dead along the Osubi expressway.

Also shot was one of the sons of Chief Agbofodo but the bullet did not penetrate his body.

The reason the deceased was shot dead has not been ascertained as at the time of filing this report.

Residents within the area said it may not be unconnected with political and traditional struggle for supremacy in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

The remains, DAILY POST learnt, has been evacuated and deposited at the Central Hospital morgue in Warri.

When contacted, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Mustafa confirmed the report, saying,”It is confirmed that he was killed and investigation has commenced. We are looking for the suspect.”

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