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Three persons reportedly dead as violence erupts in Delta State

Adeayo Adebiyi

March 18, 2023 3:47 PM

Unknown gunmen in face mask - Illustration purpose

Unknown gunmen in face mask - Illustration purpose

Three person have been reported dead amidst election violence in Mosogar Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State.

Also, the house of a former local government council chairman Dr. Wilson Omene was also set ablaze in the unrest that has started amidst the ongoing Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state.

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While the cause of the violence and the manner of the deceased death are yet to be ascertained, reports suggests that they died during a gunfire exchange between security operatives and thugs.

Adeayo Adebiyi Adeayo Adebiyi is a Senior Music Reporter at Pulse Nigeria who is passionate about the development and documentation of Nigerian music and pop culture.

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