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Man Killed, Secondary School, 5 Houses Razed in Delta Over Girlfriend Row

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Residents of Owheolog­bo community, Isoko North local govern­ment area, Delta State, were thrown into confusion as one person was reportedly killed and six houses, including a second­ary school building, were razed following a row over a girlfriend.

Community sources said the deceased, simply identified as Mr. Dennis, was killed at about 9:30pm in his mother’s residence.

It was learned that angry youths on getting wind of the incident, mobilised and set fire to houses, cars and other properties of members of the family of those who participated in the killing.

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A source said the assailants had fled the community to avoid lynching by the mob.

Speaking on the development, Chairman, Isoko North local government area, Mr. Emmanuel Egbabor, confirmed that the incident was related to issues concerning a woman.

 

 

 

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