Photos: Corp member killed by suspected cultists in Delta State, laid to rest

National Youth Service Corps member, Toritseju Lodge, who was shot dead last Monday, in Oghara, has been laid to rest.

Late Lodge, until his tragic death was serving in Imo State but returned to Oghara,  Delta State for the last Easter celebration. He was reportedly with friends when masked gunmen arrived and shot him dead.

According to a family source, while his parents lived in Sapele,  he rented an apartment in Oghara. So when he returned for the Easter celebration, he chose to stay there. 

"He was standing outside that night with a teenager at about 11p.m, checking his phone when the gunmen suddenly emerged and shot him thrice" the source disclosed.

"They took his mobile phone, removed the SIM and took memory cards before destroying the phone and disappearing into the night." he added.