Warri – Wild protests erupted at the popular Ubogo Junction market of
Udu Local Government Area of Delta State as the Chairman of the Ubogo
Junction Vigilante group, Sunday Umukoro allegedly shot to death another
member of the Vigilante Group from Otor-Udu provoking tensions in the
area as Otor-Udu youths hit the streets in protests demanding for
Justice in the matter.
The deceased, Mr. Kingsley Onajomo, aged
33 was allegedly shot at close range at about 11pm at night on his way
to Emadadja, a neighbouring village, when he was accosted by the
Vigilante group and shot in the chest leading to his death immediately.
Unconfirmed
reports have it that the Late Onajomo was visiting a lady friend at
Emadadja, an ex-girlfriend to the Vigilante leader who was incensed that
the deceased was dating his lover. According to the source, the suspect
decided to teach the late Onajomo a lesson and the trigger he drew
proved fatal in his rage.
On getting winds of the development at
dawn, Otor-Udu people mobilised to Ubogo community on reprisal mission
but the suspect, who personally reported the incident to the Police at
Ovwian-Aladja with claims that he caught the deceased with guns at
night, was promptly arrested and whisked to Asaba for further
interrogation.
Chairman of Udu Local Government Area, Chief Jite
Brown quickly alerted the police and other security agencies to mobilise
to the area to avert a breakdown of law and order.
At the
popular Ubogo junction market, traders had a rough time with hooligans
who capitalised on the tensed situation to harass motorists, block the
junction and cart away goods from the market.
But the situation was promptly brought under control by the police and the protesting youths asked to return home.
The temperament and reaction of Ubogo community also helped to assuage
the minds of the protesters as the community did not prepare for any
fight but peace as they openly condemn the action of the vigilante
chief.
Meanwhile, President of Otor-Udu community, Mr. Peter Tini
called for Justice in the matter. “On June 10 this year, one of our
sons, Onome Oghenovo was killed at Egini. Now another from the same
family has been killed in cold blood by Ubogo.
This is what
triggered the anger of the youths and the wild protests. May this be the
end of such situation in our community”, he added.
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