Late Ochuko Frank
By Ovedhe Hezekiah
A 26 years old student of Delta Polytechnic, Otefe, Oghara, Ethiope West local government area has been killed by cultists.
The deceased identified as Ochuko Lucky, was reportedly murdered on Saturday night, January 30, 2021, outside a popular hotel in the community.
Sources within the community who craved anonymity said that Frank who sat for exams on Friday morning went to see a lecturer who had sent for him in a hotel in the community.
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“He was returning home when he was attacked by group of men who were welding cutlasses and axe. He was killed him and his corpse dumped in the community.”
A resident of Otefe community who gave his name as Avweroso alleged that the late Frank was a member of Aro – Baga and he was dating a girl, who also dating another cultist from Aiye.
“They almost fought in school some time ago, so I think his death is a cult-related issue.”
When contacted for comments, the Spokesman for Delta State Police Command, Onome Onowakpoyeya, confirmed the report “yes, a young man at the Polytechnic, Otefe Oghara was killed yesterday and the police are investigating the killing.”