The most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Tension has gripped Ovwian community near Warri in Delta State as four gunmen suspected to be hired assassins trailed a landlord in the community to his home and shot him dead.It was learnt that the middle-aged landlord was a resident of Old Ekete Road, off Ovwian, near Warri.The gunmen reportedly trailed the man to his residence before firing at him.
Eyewitnesses said the gunmen shot in the air to scare residents, ensured that their target passed away before they quickly jumped into their vehicle and escaped without taking any item from the man’s residence. The incident was said to have created pandemonium in the area as people were seen running helter-skelter.It was gathered that personnel of the Delta State Police Command had since visited the scene, while the corpse had been deposited in an undisclosed morgue in Udu.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Parallel congresses: APC threatens to expel, suspend Osun, Kwara, Delta, others’ errant members - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Read more »
Herdsmen nabbed as stray cow kills three-month-old baby in Delta - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Read more »
Delta couple face prosecution for faking daughter’s kidnap - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Read more »
Police quiz Delta couple over alleged kidnap of daughter, 21 - Punch NewspapersThe most widely read newspaper in Nigeria
Read more »
COVID-19: Nigeria enters third wave as cases of Delta variant spikeVirus claims 30 lives in Lagos in a week – Sanwo-Olu The Nigerian government Monday said the country is already seeing the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic as cases of Delta variants are increasing in several states. COVID19 DeltaVariant Nigeria
Read more »
APC Ward Congress: Delta Caucus Passes Vote of Confidence on Buni, Knocks Keyamo, OthersBy Deji Elumoye and Udora Orizu The Delta State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday, passed a vote of confidence on Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention …
Read more »