Trader, 48, murdered by unknown gunmen

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October 21, 2015 9:38 AM

A trader has been murdered by unknown gunmen in Delta State, sources say.

Gun shot in skull.

Mr Sunday Okpeka, 48, was shot dead by unknown gunmen at Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State.

It was gathered that the deceased who resides along Emore Road, opposite St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with his family, was until his death was a trader.

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The deceased was shot through the burglary proof of his shop, close to his residence, while trying to close after the day’s sales, Vanguard reports.

A source who preferred anonymity, said the sound of the gunshot and the crashing sound of the dying man attracted family members, neighbours and security operatives on patrol who were attracted to the scene where the deceased was found lying in a pool of his blood.

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Though it could not be ascertained if the assailants were assassins or armed robbers, sources said the gunmen escaped from the area before the arrival of the security operatives.

Efforts to contact the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Celestina Kalu, on the incident were abortive as she did not answer calls.

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