Young Army Cadet Shot Dead By Suspected Cultists In Bayelsa (Photos)

A young cadet of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Cdt Saviour Enoch, was shot dead by suspected cultists on Saturday 8th July, at about 8pm along Gwegwe/Navy Road at Ovom, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

According to reports, Saviour,was shot at close range by the suspected cultists after responding to a cry of help.

The murdered military cadet, is a resident of the Ovom area, and was reported to be on a holiday in Yenagoa from the NDA when the incident occurred.

According to Bodmas P. Kemepadei, the deceased was said to be on the street, having a chat with his visiting friend and Naval Rating with the Central Naval Command when they heard screams from a victim whose bag was snatched by suspected cultists.

Saviour, who was a resident of the area, responded to the cry of help and went after the suspects.

It was gathered that unknown to him (Saviour), other members of the cult group had hidden somewhere to ward off any rescue attempt and he was shot at a close range.