One person was reportedly shot dead in the wee hours of Saturday as armed robbers invaded Ibada-Amukpe community in Sapele local government area of Delta State.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the hoodlums attacked the residence of one Azar Chairman Ighonokwaye, also known as ‘Hong Kong’.
A young man simply identified as Mr. Moses was reportedly murdered in the house while the said ‘Hong Kong’ was shot on the leg.
But Hong Kong, in retaliation, reportedly attacked one of the invading robbers, inflicting a cutlass injury on his hand.
The Vigilante Commander of the community identified as Randy Don, was said to have responded to the distress call later by visiting the robbery scene for an on-the-spot assessment of the situation.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong has been reportedly rushed to an undisclosed hospital where he is currently receiving medical treatment over his shot leg.
Also, the community leaders have appealed to members of the public particularly health facilities and patent medicine dealers to report to the nearest police station, any suspect with machete cut on the hands.
The Police Public Relations Officer for Delta State Command, Bright Edafe, could not be reached for confirmation of the incident as of the time of filing this report.
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