A father of three, Mr Emeke Ojere was on Saturday shot dead by gunmen at the university community of Ogbromo, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
Mr Ojere who hails from Oyoko-Abavo in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State was said to be returning to his abode at PTI axis of Effurun when his vehicle was forcefully stopped by the criminals.
Mr Egbehon who drove the vehicle – GLK Mercedes Benz car told journalists that he was in the car with his “Oga” (the deceased), who taught him plumbing techniques, and another occupant when gunmen accosted them.
“We went to Ogbomro community to visit one of our townsmen but suddenly gunmen blocked us and asked us to lay down. Oga was shot before they left,” Egbehon said.
According to The PUNCH, the murder case has been reported at Ebrumede Police Station, close to DSC Roundabout, Effurun.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the incident and said “operatives are intensifying efforts to nab the fleeing culprits”.