By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Delta State Police Command has directed the immediate deployment of tactical units, intelligence operatives and specialized investigators to track down fleeing Owelle of Onicha-Olona Chief Jerry Nkeeshe, and members of his cultist gang over the death of three youths.
A statement on Tuesday November 25, 2025, from the State’s Police Command Spokesperson,Bright Idafe, informed that the suspects are wanted for masterminding a dastardly attack ,that led to the Killing of three youths close to the B Division Asaba, the State Capital on Monday November 24, 2025.
Idafe noted that the fleeing Owelle had, on the said day, led a group of local vigilante operatives and members of a suspected cult group to illegally enforce a quit notice on a disputed land .
However, their illegal enforcement moves were said to have been resisted, with the suspects fatally shooting three youths.
According to the police spokesperson, Chief Nkeeshe, apart from attempting to assert ownership of the disputed land without valid court orders, used illegal enforcers some of whom were allegedly clad in Military camouflage
Their unauthorized presence and enforcement, Idafe stated led to a confrontation with the other claimants to the land, and later escalated with the suspects opening fire on the opposing camp.
The three deceased youths passed on at a nearby medical facility where they were rushed to.
The police statement which described the incident as “unprovoked, reckless and a brazen display of lawlessness, informed that the State Commissioner of Police has ordered that members be hunted down at all cost.
“The State Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, immediately ordered the deployment of tactical units, intelligence operatives and specialized investigators to track and apprehend all the suspects involved.
“The Command will not tolerate such criminality under any guise. No individual, regardless of title, influence ,or backing will be shielded from prosecution”, the police noted.
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