Two occupants of a Toyota Camry car bearing registration number Delta 01A – 75 DT were on Tuesday shot and fatally wounded along the Old Anwai Road in Asaba, the Delta State’s capital.
The incident occurred about 300 metres away to the Government House where the vehicle was headed when it came under attack at Bridge Radio Station.
The motive of the attack was still sketchy while the identities of the attackers have not been ascertained.
Sympathisers were seen attempting to rush the victims who were badly wounded to a nearby hospital.
It will be recalled that the Delta State Police Commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwobda while briefing newsmen recently, assured residents of increased and aggressive policing during the ’ember’ months.
“You will recall that during my last briefing, I intimated the public on deployment made in the metropolis to checkmate the activities of kidnappers and you will observe that the activities of kidnappers and armed robbers have dropped astronomically.
“As you are aware, we are now in the ember months and the command is aware of the likely upsurge in crime within this periods, hence an operation order has been issued to all Area commanders, DPOS and Tactical commanders.
“There will be increased visibility policing, raiding of black spots and criminal hideout across the 25 local government areas in the state.
“I also wish to encourage members of the public to trust and always report incidences to the police, as this goes a long way in fighting and checkmating the activities of criminals”, he stated.