Christmas: Two dead in clash between rival Delta groups
Delta State Police Command confirmed the deaths of two people as rival youth groups clashed in the community of 'Ekpan in the Uvwie Local Government Area of the State during Yuletide celebration.
But local sources claimed that the number of casualties could not be less than five in a bloody incident that allegedly took place in the community la Christmas Eve.
According to sources, many of the victims suffered varying degrees of injuries in the clash and were taken unconscious to Warri Central Hospital for treatment. be cared for.
One of the sources who requested anonymity said: "The clash between the rival youth groups left five people dead in the area of 'Ekpan late at night on Saturday Dec. 24, 2022.
"The cause of the conflict was not immediately known. But the two groups were found to belong to two different youth leaders in the community of 'Ekpan.
"Reports indicate that five residents lost their lives in the shooting. One of the victims is a small trader who sold goods to young people celebrating Christmas Eve on a late night party".
When contacted, Delta State Command Police Public Relations Officer DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the incident.
The PPRO told reporters Sunday night that only two people were confirmed dead in the incident.
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Delta State Police Command confirmed the deaths of two people as rival youth groups clashed in the community of 'Ekpan in the Uvwie Local Government Area of the State during Yuletide celebration.
But local sources claimed that the number of casualties could not be less than five in a bloody incident that allegedly took place in the community la Christmas Eve.
According to sources, many of the victims suffered varying degrees of injuries in the clash and were taken unconscious to Warri Central Hospital for treatment. be cared for.
One of the sources who requested anonymity said: "The clash between the rival youth groups left five people dead in the area of 'Ekpan late at night on Saturday Dec. 24, 2022.
"The cause of the conflict was not immediately known. But the two groups were found to belong to two different youth leaders in the community of 'Ekpan.
"Reports indicate that five residents lost their lives in the shooting. One of the victims is a small trader who sold goods to young people celebrating Christmas Eve on a late night party".
When contacted, Delta State Command Police Public Relations Officer DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the incident.
The PPRO told reporters Sunday night that only two people were confirmed dead in the incident.
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