The Delta State Police Command has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a young man in Okpara Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area, and subsequent attacks on community leaders and public property on October 12, 2026. The police said the victim, popularly known as Don Cross, died while receiving treatment after he was allegedly shot during a drug raid by persons linked to an unidentified security outfit.
Key Highlights
- Delta Police launch an investigation into the fatal shooting of a young man known as Don Cross.
- The incident occurred in Okpara Inland, Ethiope East LGA, on October 12, 2026.
- Preliminary police findings indicate that the victim was allegedly shot during a drug raid by members of an unidentified security outfit.
- The police say the victim later died while receiving treatment.
- Suspected hoodlums allegedly attacked the residences of the community’s President-General and Vice President-General.
- Two vehicles were reportedly set ablaze at the President-General’s residence.
- The community town hall was vandalised, while two vehicles and a vigilante motorcycle were reportedly burnt.
- The police say they are investigating the shooting and the subsequent violence.
Delta Police Investigate Okpara Inland Fatal Shooting
The Delta State Police Command confirmed the investigation in a statement by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, following a visit by the Commissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale.
According to the preliminary findings, some individuals belonging to a yet-to-be-identified security outfit allegedly conducted a drug raid in the community on October 12, during which Don Cross was reportedly shot.
The victim subsequently died while receiving medical treatment.
The police have not identified the security outfit allegedly involved in the incident, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
Suspected Hoodlums Attack Community Leaders’ Residences
The police said some suspected hoodlums exploited the incident to unleash violence against community leaders and destroy property.
According to Edafe, the attackers targeted the residence of the community’s President-General, setting two vehicles ablaze and damaging the house.
“The hoodlums attacked the residence of the President-General of the community, set two of his vehicles ablaze and damaged his house,” the police spokesman said.
The residence of the Vice President-General was also reportedly attacked and destroyed.
The police account indicates that the violence extended beyond private residences to community facilities and property associated with local security operations.
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Community Town Hall, Vigilante Property Vandalised
The Delta State Police Command further reported that the community town hall was vandalised during the unrest.
Two vehicles, including a motorcycle used for vigilante operations, were also reportedly set ablaze.
The attacks have raised concerns about the safety of community leaders, damage to public facilities and the potential for further violence following the fatal shooting.
The police have attributed the destruction to suspected hoodlums, while investigations continue to establish the identities of those responsible and the circumstances surrounding the attacks.
Police Investigation Continues
The Delta State Police Command is investigating the fatal shooting and the subsequent attacks on community leaders and property in Okpara Inland.
The probe is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged drug raid, identify the security outfit involved and determine who was responsible for the violence that followed.
The police have not announced any arrests or disclosed the identities of suspects in the account provided.
Residents are expected to allow the investigation to proceed and report relevant information to the appropriate authorities rather than resorting to retaliation.
The incident underscores the need for security operations to follow lawful procedures and for community disputes to be handled without violence.
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