The youth leader of Agbowhiame community, Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Joseph Irhobo was on Wednesday evening, stabbed to death by a suspected notorious cultist, identified as Elvis Philip.
It was gathered that the deceased, Mr. Joseph Irhobo, was stabbed to death while trying to settle a quarrel between the cultist and a petty female trader, Mrs Liagbe.
According to a report by Daily Independent, Mr Elvis Philip had gone to the store of Mrs Liagbe to buy some items on credit, but Mrs Laigbe insisted on cash transaction which led to an argument between them, which snowballed to a brawl between the suspected cultist, Mrs Laigbe and her children.
It was also gathered that the youth leader who was passing by, tried to broker peace when Elvis drew a knife and stabbed the youth leader, Joseph Irobo in the chest.
He was rushed to the General Hospital, Otu-Jeremi where he was confirmed dead by doctors on duty.
When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the story, and said that they are making frantic efforts to arrest the suspect who has fled the community.