EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in the Aladja area of Udu Council of Delta State as a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor, Sylvester Yerinbide, was killed by attackers on his way to a vigil.
It was gathered that the Pastor was attacked by unidentified persons while going to a vigil in the Aladja community on Friday night.
The RCCG Pastor, who hailed from Ogbe-Ijoh in Warri Southwest council, was reportedly discovered by some motorcyclists after the attack.
He was said to have been rushed him to the hospital in the Ogbe-Ijoh community for treatment, where he was later declared dead.
Speaking on the incident, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) in Ogbe-Ijoh claimed the assailants were from Aladja community as the victim was said to have recalled that his attackers spoke “Urhobo dailect” on his death bed.
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The claim was however denied by the President of Aladja community, Elder Otto Ogbiruveta, saying an internal investigation was ongoing.
It was learnt that the two communities had clashed in the past but the Delta State Government brokered peace about two years ago.
Meanwhile, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, said the Command had yet to be aware of the incident.
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