Pregnant woman killed by stray bullet as soldiers chase ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Delta
Story by Jessica Mbamah
A yet-to-be-identified pregnant woman was killed by a stray bullet on Saturday evening, during a hot chase of suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as yahoo boys, by soldiers attached to Operation Delta Sweep in the Abraka community, Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State.
A viral video on social media showed the victim, clad in a white shirt drenched with blood, being rushed into a vehicle by a uniformed man in a desperate attempt to save her.
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Eyewitnesses reported that operatives of Operation Delta Sweep had attempted to stop the suspects, who ignored orders and sped away. In the ensuing pursuit, soldiers reportedly fired sporadically at the fleeing suspects. Tragically, one stray bullet struck a woman going about her own business, killing her instantly.
The incident immediately sparked outrage, as indigenes, residents, and students of the community took to the streets in protest against the soldiers, accusing them of recklessness and abuse of power.
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Seeking confirmation from the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, proved abortive, as he neither answered his calls nor responded to text messages sent to him.
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