It will seem like a really shocking development when it is revealed that some police officers who were performing routine stop and search duties reportedly killed a man.

In Asaba, Delta State, they reportedly shot and killed an unidentified young man.

At the time of this story, the circumstances surrounding the murder remained largely unknown.

The claim was corroborated by DSP Bright Edafe, the public relations officer for the Delta State Police, in a text message.

“Confirmed, reads his reply. No specifics.

However, irate youths have seized control of the town to demonstrate against alleged police killings.

There is unrest in the community as young people congregate along main thoroughfares in search of police officers to confront.