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SAD! Cannon Gun Fired During PDP Rally Kills Delta Deputy Speaker’s Driver

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A local cannon fired at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State has killed one Jerry Ojugbeli, a driver to the Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi.

The incident happened when the cannon was fired to ushered in Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to the campaign rally.

BigPen Online learnt that the deceased died from wound sustained from the cannon explosion at the PDP Local Government Council Elections Campaign Flag off rally at Kwale on Thursday.

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Meanwhile, Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday expressed sadness over the untimely death of Mr. Jerry Ojugbeli, a driver to the Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.

Governor Okowa in a condolence statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu condoled with the family, Deputy Speaker, the people of Umusadege, Kwale and the entire Ndokwa nation over the untimely demise of Jerry Ojugbeli.

Governor Okowa, while commiserating with the family of the late Ojugbeli, urged them to take solace in God, adding, “His untimely demise is not only painful but regrettable, adding “the late Ojugbeli was a diligent man who approached his work with the seriousness it deserves.

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“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State I mourn the untimely demise of Mr. Jerry Ojugbeli whose accidental death was caused by a loose cannon shot at the Ndokwa West PDP Local Government Council Election Campaign Rally.

The Governor who bemoaned the loss of the party faithful prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and grant speedy recovery to all those who sustained injuries during the incident.

“He was a dedicated worker and party faithful whose untimely death is regrettable and there is no doubt that he will be surely missed,” Governor Okowa said.

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