TWO locally made guns have been declared missing without trace after a group of suspected armed robbers attacked vigilante members at Ekredjebor community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
It was learned that suspected armed robbers shot a vigilante members on his leg and injured another victim at NEPA quarters of Ekredjebor community.
A source from the community who spoke on anonymous condition disclose the incident occurred at the front of Winners Church before they proceeded to the otherside of the community.
The source said, “On their way, they accosted the vigilante members that were on duty at NEPA quarters and in the process, one of the vigilante members, Richard, was shot on the leg, injured another victim and stole their guns.
“The injured victim is currently receiving treatment at Central Hospital and the community have beef up the security system in the area to avoid future occurrence.
When contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Edafe Bright said, “Confirmed, investigation is on to arrest the suspects.”
