How Gunmen killed generator repairer, one other in Delta

There was tension in Ughelli, Delta State, on Saturday as gunmen reportedly shot dead a generator technician, Mr Kelvin Asaboro.

TopNaija gathered that the incident occurred on Uduerhe Street by the palace of the Ovie of Ugheli Kingdom.

It was learned that the gunmen also shot four others during a robbery operation that lasted about 45 minutes.

Sources in the community said the gunmen trailed a traveler from the Otovwodo motor park to the area, robbed and killed him, while injuring many others.

The source stated, “The body of the generator technician was later deposited in the morgue, but indigenes and other residents of the area, especially youths, took to the street to vent their anger.

“Their anger was that there were no security operatives to challenge and apprehend the hoodlums during the robbery.”

When contacted, the police spokesperson in the state, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident.

“Yes, it is true and the command is investigating the incident,” she said.