Businessman shot dead in robbery incident

A businessman, Enebeli Robinson, has been shot dead by suspected assailants at Umusadege Ogbe Community in Ndokwa West Local Council of Delta State. Robinson was reportedly killed at about 9:00 p.m. on September 30 after he allegedly noticed suspicious movements around his shop. Sources in the community said the businessman, who became suspicious of the activity around his premises, tried to leave the area with the money he had made from the day’s sales. The assailants reportedly pursued him, shot him and fled with the cash. It was learnt that security concerns had earlier prompted the imposition of a curfew across Utagba Ogbe Kingdom to curb suspected criminal activities. Residents expressed concern over the latest killing, urging security agencies to intensify surveillance, identify those responsible and bring them to justice. The circumstances surrounding Robinson’s death, including the identities and motives of the attackers, were not immediately clear as of press time.