ABRAKA KILLING: Oborevwori Assures Justice, Condoles Victim’s Family, Abraka Community
… Urges Security Agencies to Adhere to Rules of Engagement
ABRAKA KILLING: Oborevwori Assures Justice, Condoles Victim’s Family, Abraka Community
… Urges Security Agencies to Adhere to Rules of Engagement
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, assured that justice would be served in the killing of a yet-to-be-identified lady in Abraka by operatives of Operation Delta Sweep.
He condoled with the bereaved family and urged security operatives to demonstrate maximum restraint by operating by the set operational standards to avoid unnecessary harm to members of the public.
The tragic incident occurred when the security operatives, reportedly in pursuit of suspected internet fraudsters popularly called “Yahoo Boys,” allegedly fired a shot that struck the victim, who was believed to be pregnant at the time of the incident
She was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Oborevwori, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the killing as “very unfortunate,” stressing that the tragedy could have been avoided had the operatives adhered strictly to standard operational procedures.
The Governor commiserated with the family of the deceased and the university community. He charged security agencies operating in the state to exercise restraint and professionalism in the discharge of their duties to avoid needless loss of innocent lives.
Governor Oborevwori reiterated his government’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents of the state, while urging the people of Abraka to remain calm as investigations continue into the incident.
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, assured that justice would be served in the killing of a yet-to-be-identified lady in Abraka by operatives of Operation Delta Sweep.
He condoled with the bereaved family and urged security operatives to demonstrate maximum restraint by operating by the set operational standards to avoid unnecessary harm to members of the public.
The tragic incident occurred when the security operatives, reportedly in pursuit of suspected internet fraudsters popularly called “Yahoo Boys,” allegedly fired a shot that struck the victim, who was believed to be pregnant at the time of the incident
She was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Oborevwori, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the killing as “very unfortunate,” stressing that the tragedy could have been avoided had the operatives adhered strictly to standard operational procedures.
The Governor commiserated with the family of the deceased and the university community. He charged security agencies operating in the state to exercise restraint and professionalism in the discharge of their duties to avoid needless loss of innocent lives.
Governor Oborevwori reiterated his government’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents of the state, while urging the people of Abraka to remain calm as investigations continue into the incident.
