By Ayodele Oni
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, and Chairman of Ethiope East Local Government Council, Augustine Ogedegbe, have promised to ensure justice for a pregnant woman allegedly killed by a stray bullet fired by a Security Officer attached to the Operation Delta Sweep security outfit in Abraka,
Both assured that justice would be served in the killing of a yet-to-be-identified lady in Abraka by operatives of Operation Delta Sweep.
The Governor condoled with the bereaved family and urged security operatives to demonstrate maximum restraint by operating by the set standards to avoid unnecessary harm to members of the public.
The tragic incident occurred when the security operatives, reportedly in pursuit of suspected internet fraudsters popularly called “Yahoo Boys,” allegedly fired a shot that struck the victim, who was believed to be pregnant at the time of the incident.
She was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
Oborevwori, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday, described the killing as “very unfortunate,” stressing that the tragedy could have been avoided had the operatives adhered strictly to standard operational procedures.
The Governor commiserated with the family of the deceased and the university community.
He charged security agencies operating in the state to exercise restraint and professionalism in the discharge of their duties to avoid needless loss of innocent lives.
Governor Oborevwori reiterated his government’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents of the state, while urging the people of Abraka to remain calm as investigations continue into the incident.
Reacting to the incident in a statement, Ogedegbe, appealed to residents to remain calm and allow due process to take its course, while extending condolences to the victim’s family.
He emphasised the importance of accountability and preventing similar incidents in the future, describing the woman’s death as tragic.
“While we acknowledge the challenging work our security personnel face in maintaining law and order, it is deeply concerning to see incidents like this, which diverge from their intended duties of combating crime and ensuring public safety.
“We will pursue this issue with the seriousness it deserves and ensure that justice is served while taking the necessary steps to prevent such occurrences in the future,” the statement read in part.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has sparked outrage in the community, with residents demanding justice for the victim, who was yet to be identified as of press time.
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