Gunmen, believed to be members of a cult, have shot and killed Mr. Bobby Kabah and his pregnant wife in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. The horrific incident took place in the Aniocha South Local Government Area.
The shooting occurred on Wednesday night in the midst of an ongoing war between rival cult groups in the area. This incident is believed to be part of the ongoing violence between the groups, which has been escalating in recent weeks. The ongoing conflict has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty for the community.
According to a source close to the community, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the victim, Mr. Kabah, was at home with his pregnant wife in Agidiasei quarters when two gunmen entered the house around 8.35pm. The gunmen opened fire, and the couple was killed.
He said, “Bobby was at home with his woman because he is nursing an injury in his leg as a result of a motorbike accident he had recently.
“The gunmen entered his home from the back, met him and his pregnant wife and opened fire, killing both of them instantly.”
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the deaths on Thursday.
Edafe said, “Yes, it is confirmed. They are not husband and wife, but they were living together and killed in the same house.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered to direct the matter to the state CID.”