Woman killed by Operation Hawk Delta Stray Bullet

A stray bullet allegedly shot by an officer of the newly inaugurated security Operation Delta Hawk in Asaba, Delta State reportedly killed a woman on Tuesday.

Daily Mail gathered that some of the officers were in pursuit of two young men in a vehicle when they suddenly opened fire on them on the road.

Unfortunately, the woman who was selling at a corner of the road was hit by a bullet and died on the spot.

The Coordinator of Operation Delta Hawk, David Tonwe, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

Tonwe said the team was chasing after a car without a plate number after the driver refused to stop.

The team fired at the vehicle but unfortunately, an unidentified woman was hit by the bullet, killing her on the spot.

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa weeks ago launched ‘Operation Delta Hawk’ at the Police Headquarters in Asaba.