Two people lost their lives in a dispute over a girlfriend in Delta. Get the details on this tragic altercation and its aftermath.
In the Ogume community of Delta State’s Ndokwa West Local Government Area, two friends tragically lost their lives in a violent altercation resulting from an alleged affair.
The community is in a state of shock and mourning following an incident that took place on Tuesday, July 17th.
On Wednesday, July 17th, Mr. Bright Edafe – the Public Relations Officer for the Delta State Police Command – confirmed that Igala had been fatally stabbed by his friend Pedro. In a quick and vicious act of retaliation, a mob subsequently killed Pedro in response to this heinous crime against their community.
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According to sources, Igala and Pedro hailed from the quarters of Ogbe-Ogume and Igbe Ogume within their community. They were employed as Okada riders or commercial motorcyclists.
According to a community member who spoke with Vanguard, “The two young men are pals and work as commercial motorcyclists. Pedro faced issues with his girlfriend, and Igala attempted to assist in resolving the problem. During this time, Pedro became suspicious that Igala was involved romantically with the girl which resulted in an altercation between them.”
The violent confrontation reached its peak when Pedro fatally stabbed Igala. This action sparked a retaliatory attack from the enraged mob, who violently killed Pedro in retaliation.
The loss of the two young men has increased tensions in the Ogume community, leading to a tragic event. The residents are grieving and mourning their untimely demise. To prevent any further violence and restore peace in the area, authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this clash.
