TRAGEDY struck in Oghior Community, Udu Local Government, Delta State, Wednesday, as a young man identified as Saturday Okutu allegedly set his aged father, Pa Chicago Okutu ablaze under the influence of drugs
community source who witnessed the ugly incident disclosed that the young man had allegedly smoked hard drugs popularly known as “Colorado” before the incident occurred.
The situation reportedly escalated into a physical attack, and setting the house on fire which led to the untimely death of the elderly man.
The shocking development has thrown residents into mourning and renewed serious concerns over the rising abuse of hard drugs among youths in local communities.
Immediate Past President General of Oghior Community, Moses Uchere Esq who spoke to Vanguard condemned the act, calling for urgent action against drug abuse and increased awareness to prevent further loss of lives.
