Two Die Over Girlfriend
A violent confrontation over an alleged affair has tragically claimed the lives of two friends in the Ogume community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, July 17, has left the community in shock and mourning.
One of the deceased, identified as Igala, was reportedly stabbed to death by his friend Pedro. In a swift and brutal reprisal, Pedro was subsequently killed by a mob. The Delta State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, confirmed the killings on Wednesday, July 17.
Sources reveal that both Igala and Pedro were from the Ogbe-Ogume and Igbe Ogume quarters of the community and worked as commercial motorcyclists, commonly known as Okada riders.
A local resident shared with Vanguard, “The two boys are friends and they are commercial motorcyclists. Pedro had problems with his girlfriend, and Igala tried to resolve the issues. In the process of doing that, Pedro suspected that Igala had started having an affair with the girl, which led to a confrontation.”
The confrontation escalated violently, resulting in Pedro stabbing Igala to death. In response, a mob retaliated by killing Pedro in a violent reprisal attack.
This tragic event has heightened tensions in the Ogume community, with residents mourning the loss of the two young men. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the clash to prevent further violence and restore peace to the area.
