Upcoming Nollywood actor, Clem Onyeka was reportedly killed by a stray bullet, as Police bullion van escort and armed robbers engaged in gun battle recently in Asaba, Delta - state capital.
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According to an eyewitness account, the van was ambushed around 2pm along DBS road, by the armed robbers, who reportedly operated in an SUV and Sienna cars; in the process of trying to seize the van, the Police escort resisted, resulting in a severe gun battle between the robbers and the Police.
In the process, the armed robbers killed a Police officer, who had shot and killed a member of the gang.
A stray bullet also hit and killed Onyeka, as he was returning from a filming location. He reportedly died on the spot.
Reports says that when the robbers realized that the Police was gaining in on them, they escaped with their wounded gang member.
Information revealed that the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Celestina Kalu, while speaking on the incident reportedly said “It is apparent that the robbers laid ambush for the bullion van and the police escorts that were coming from Awka. But the bullion van driver was able to manoeuvre his way.
“While the policemen engaged the robbers, one of the robbers dropped down as the shootout went on, but his colleagues were able to carry him and escaped with him as the police fire became too hot for them”.he said.
