Suspected cultist stabs youth leader to death in Delta

By Akpos Oghenetega,—-

Suspected cultist, Mr. Elvis Philip, on Wednesday allegedly stabbed to death Mr. Joseph Irhobo,  Agbowhiame community youth leader in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Advocate.ng gathered that the deceased who is in his 40s was stabbed to death by the notorious cultist while trying to settle quarrel between him and a petty female trader.

According to a sources who spoke to Advocate.ng in confidence said: “Mr. Elvis Philip had gone to the store of Mrs. Liagbe to buy some items on credit but Mrs. Laigbe refused to sell her goods without being paid and that led to an argument between both of them.

“Mr. Elvis Philip later slapped Mrs. Laigbe, which led to a brawl between the children of the petty trader and the notorious cultist.

“The youth leader who was walking along the road, stepped in and tried to broker peace between the family of Mrs. Laigbe and the notorious cultist.

“The notorious cultist immediately left the petty trader and her children and stabbed the youth on the chest.

“The youth leader was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Otu-Jeremi where he was confirmed dead by doctors on duty.

When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident, saying they are making frantic efforts to arrest the fleeing suspected killer.”