Men of the Nigerian Army have been making efforts on restoring peace to Warri after escalated violence ruptured the city on Thursday.
Recall, EKOHOTBLOG had earlier reported that a stay at home defaulter was shot dead by a military personnel leading to a reprisal by angry protesters that mobbed and attempted to set soldiers ablaze after seizing their rifles.
Meanwhile, the Delta State Government has ordered a full scale investigation into the killing of 28years old Joseph Pessu in Warri.
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The soldiers were seen trying to restore peace to the troubled ancient city on A
video that has been going round on Instagram
The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu in a statement in Asaba said government was worried about the report of an alleged killing of a 28-year old man in Warri by security agencies on regular patrol duty.
The Commissioner said the state government has sent a delegation to the deceased family to condole with them over the loss of their son.
He stated that the military authorities have been contacted to carry out an investigation into what led to the killing of the deceased.
He however called on the people to remain calm and not to take laws into their hands while the government conducts an investigation into the killing.
Mr Aniagwu thanked Deltans for their cooperation so far by remaining indoors and called for further cooperation with the State Government in the best interest of Deltans
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