By ONYEKACHUKWU MELUWA, Warri
Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a thirty-year old man, identified simply as Sholaye Timothy Mesarawon at Iyara close to Essi College gate in Warri South Local Government Area of the State .
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Hafiz Inuwa on Thursday confirmed the report in a text message sent to Our Correspondent.
He said, “Contrary to rumors that three persons died during cult clash incident, “Yes, only one Sholaye Timothy Mesarawon ‘M’ 30 Years who was reportedly attacked and killed by suspected cultists. Not three persons.
“The thirty year old man, Sholaye Timothy Mesarawon was attacked and killed by suspected cultists”.
AUTHENTIC NEWS DAILY gathered that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 2pm. Which caused serious tension in the area.
Sources said, “It was not clear if the deceased was a member of any of the cult groups which clashed in the area on Wednesday.
“During the clash, dangerous weapons including guns were freely used by the suspected cultists and in the process, the deceased was shot dead”.
When contacted for comments, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Hafiz Inuwa on Thursday confirmed the report in a text message sent to Our Correspondent in Warri.
He said, “Contrary to rumors that three persons died during the incident, only one person died, Yes, only one sholaye Timothy Mesarawon ‘Male’ 30 Years who was reportedly attacked and killed by suspected cultists.”
