A tragic incident has shocked residents of Koko community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, following the alleged murder of a young woman in a local hotel. Reports indicate that the deceased is suspected to be a student of the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara.
According to eyewitness accounts and local sources, the victim, identified only as Egwolo, hailed from Owakwa village in Ughelli South Local Government Area. She was reportedly in her early twenties.
Speaking with residents in the area, the Public Enlightenment Officer, Delta State Ministry of Information, confirmed that contrary to false reports circulating on social media, the deceased was stabbed to death, not beheaded, as earlier speculated.
One resident, who pleaded anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the case, described the incident as tragic.
“The deceased should be about twenty or twenty-one years old. It is heartbreaking that such a young life was cut short. I only pray that those behind this wicked act are brought to justice,” the source said.
Another resident, identified as MoG, alleged that the deceased was invited to Koko by her supposed “sugar daddy,” who allegedly owns both a transportation company and the hotel where the incident occurred.
According to him, the man reportedly spent some time with the victim upon her arrival before returning to his residence in the same town.
“We heard that when he went back to check on her the next morning, he met her lying lifeless in a pool of blood with a stab wound on her neck,” MoG recounted.
Further details from another anonymous source revealed that the hotel receptionist on duty allegedly fled the premises after his employer discovered the gruesome scene.
Confirming the incident, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Koko Division, Lukman Olaogun, stated: “Investigation is in progress on the case, madam. We assure you that justice will speak soon.”
As at the time of filing this report, the body of the deceased has been deposited at the Koko General Hospital mortuary, while police investigations continue.
Residents of the community have called on the relevant authorities to ensure that justice is swiftly served and the perpetrators brought to book.
