A middle-aged man, identified as Pastor Alex Itedjere, has been arrested for the brutal murder of a young girl in the Agbarha-Otor community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The lifeless body of the victim was found in the pastor’s residence, sending shockwaves through the agrarian community.
According to sources, the clergyman allegedly used a machete to end the young girl’s life, although the motive behind this horrifying act remains unclear at this time.
In response to this tragic event, angered youths from the community gathered at the pastor’s house, seeking retribution for the young girl’s death.
The situation escalated to the point where the mob was on the verge of lynching the pastor. Fortunately, timely intervention by security operatives, called in by concerned leaders, prevented further violence.
While the Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the suspect, DSP Bright Edafe, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, was unavailable for comments at the time of filing this report.