Pandemonium broke out this weekend in Illuelogbo township in Isoko North local government area, home town of Secretary to the Delta state government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozorie Macaulay following the murder of two persons by his security guard, Mr. Atoma Umukoro.
Pandemonium broke out this weekend in Illuelogbo township in Isoko North local government area, home town of Secretary to the Delta state government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozorie Macaulay following the murder of two persons by his security guard, Mr. Atoma Umukoro.
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Umokoro is the security guard stationed at the compound of the SSG in the town.
Eyewitness told this citizen reporter that houses and cars were burnt by indigenes protesting the killings.
On the fateful day, Umukoro had confronted Henry Obona, 20, accusing him of stealing his wife’s recharge cards, a hot argument between the duo led the guard to the SSG to shoot and kill his victim instantly.
Shortly after Umukoro killed Obona, he was approached by Odhegba Ujiro, 27, who had wanted to help the victim. He was also shot at close range and died instantly.
The incident which sparked off clash, led to the burning of Atoma’s two houses and a car, while a car belonging to the SSG’s brother, Mr. Felix Obrokumo was also destroyed and then set ablaze by a mob in the community.
Macaulay who confirmed the incident through a text message to this reporter in Asaba said, “He is just one of over fifty people working for me. I do not have a chief security officer. He committed the alleged crime after his working hours and has nothing to do with my person or office.” Macaulay stated.
When contacted, the state police public relations officer, ASP Charles Muka confirmed the incident adding that the assailant has since been arrested and transferred to the state CID while investigations have commenced on the matter.
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