The Obiaruku community, headquarters of Ukwuani Local Government Area in Delta State, has been thrown into turmoil following the fatal shooting of a local vigilante leader by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
According to reports, the armed attackers stormed the community on Sunday, unleashing sporadic gunfire at the bank of River Ethiope.
Their assault caused widespread panic among residents, leaving the area in a state of fear and confusion.
The incident has heightened security concerns in the region, with calls for urgent intervention to prevent further violence.
“The herdsmen came and opened fire in the community, so the vigilante man went to chase them and he was shot dead”, a source who identified the deceased as Mr. Nonanzu ,said.
Another source said the hoodlums had stolen a motorcycle belonging to someone in the community, adding that “the vigilante were contacted, so they now went to retrieve the motorcycle around the River Ethiope.
“One the way to retrieve the motorcycle, the armed men opened fire on the vigilante and one of them was killed. After killing him, they started shooting sporadically.
Contacted, Police Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Mr. Bright Edafe confirmed the incident
He could however, not ascertain if the killing was carried out by herdsmen.
“The Commissioner of Police has mandated the Divisional Police Officer to unravel the mystery behind the act”, Edafe said.
