Head of the Edariese Family, Olorogun Amrevuawho Peter, has formally petitioned the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in Otu-Jeremi, Delta State, urging authorities to conduct an impartial investigation over the death of a 31-year-old man, Lucky Omole.

Omole died after being shot by unidentified gunmen in Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu Community, Ughelli South local government area of Delta State.

The petitioner also requested that security men ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

The incident has sparked fresh calls for justice and a comprehensive police investigation.

The victim was attacked in broad daylight on the community’s main street in the presence of residents and fellow hunters who survived the incident and could provide eyewitness accounts.

The attack reportedly occurred on June 30, 2026.

Omole was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ovwian, in Udu local government area, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

His remains have since been deposited at the General Hospital morgue in Otu-Jeremi.

According to accounts from community sources, the deceased, who resided on Ogbe Street in Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu, was allegedly ambushed and shot while returning from a hunting expedition with other hunters, some of whom reportedly witnessed the attack.

In the petition, Peter, a former Chairman of the Delta State chapter of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), described the killing as a “clear case of murder” and rejected claims linking the deceased to cult-related activities.

He maintained that Omole lived peacefully in Ovwodokpokpor-Olomu and had no connection with the alleged cult violence reported in the area on June 28, 2026.

Peter further urged the police to carry out a thorough and unbiased investigation, stressing that justice must prevail to restore public confidence and protect law-abiding residents.

The family head also alleged that some individuals claiming to be community leaders were involved in arming those who carried out the attack, claiming that similar violent incidents had occurred previously within the community, particularly against members of the Edariese Efejama family.

The Police Public Relations Officer, for the Delta command SP Bright Edafe, has not officially confirmed the incident.

Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity.

The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region.

According to the report, the victims were released around midnight on Friday, July 3, 2026, and have since been taken to a hospital, where they are receiving medical attention and undergoing evaluation following their ordeal.

Makama reported that one of the 15 worshippers abducted during the attack died while in captivity, while the remaining victims were released in what was described as critical physical and emotional condition.

The victims were kidnapped on April 28, 2026, when suspected gunmen reportedly attacked an open-air crusade organised by the Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti.

Makama reported that the officiating pastor was killed during the attack, while 15 worshippers were abducted and taken to an unknown location.

He said, “One of the 15 abducted worshippers died while in captivity. The remaining victims are said to be in critical physical and emotional condition following their ordeal.”

Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the circumstances surrounding the victims’ release or the identity of those responsible for the attack.

Suspected gunmen have abducted a woman and killed a retired Nigerian Army officer during an attack on a residential community in Nasarawa State bordering the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.

The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region.

According to the report, the incident occurred at about 12:45am on Friday at Plot 038, PGC Community, located along the Nasarawa-FCT border near Jikwoyi.

Makama reported that the attackers invaded the residence of 46year-old Silas Orite and abducted his wife, Bukola Oluwatoyin Silas, 40year old, before taking her to an unknown destination.

The report further stated that the Community Chief Security Officer, Master Warrant Officer Reuben Yelwa, a 61year-old retired Nigerian Army personnel, responded to the scene in an attempt to assist the victims but was shot dead by the attackers.

According to Makama, police officers visited the scene after the attack, documented evidence and commenced investigations into the incident.

“Security operatives have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted woman unharmed and track down those responsible for the attack, while area domination operations have been reinforced to prevent further criminal activities,” the report stated.