In a brazen attack that has shaken the quiet community of Bomadi, Delta State, armed gunmen mercilessly invaded the residence of Honourable Dagidi Andaye, Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council.
The chilling incident unfolded in the pre-dawn hours of Monday, August 25, 2025, igniting serious concerns about the deteriorating security situation under Nigeria’s watch.
The attackers killed the lone police officer charged with protecting the Council Chairman’s family, Inspector O. O. Ojonogba known by colleagues and locals simply as “Ade.”
The officer was gunned down while on duty, leaving behind a devastated family and a community grappling with grief and fear.
The Fallen Guardian: Inspector Ojonogba’s Last Moments
Inspector Ojonogba, assigned to PMF 51, was reportedly asleep in the lounge of the Chairman’s residence when the assailants struck.
The officer, a husband and father, was left vulnerable as the Chairman was away on official duties in Asaba.
According to the Chairman’s Special Assistant on Security, Obasanjo Zuokumor, the gunmen forced their way into the compound around 3–4 a.m.
They breached the premises by breaking through the generator powerhouse, which was running at the time.
After entering, they targeted the security quarters where Inspector Ojonogba lay resting.
Without warning, the officers were shot in the neck at close range a cold act executed with absolute ruthlessness.
Despite his protective service, attackers violently cut short Ojonogba’s life, exposing a glaring flaw in public official security.
Horrific Search for Valuables Amidst Children’s Terror
The nightmare only intensified as the assailants moved deeper into the compound.
Proceeding to the back of the main house, the gunmen dismantled a burglary protector and entered the dining and children’s rooms.
Inside the children’s room, the invaders unleashed terror.
Demanding money and jewelry belonging to the council chairman’s wife, the gunmen fired shots into the ceiling and walls.
These brazen acts were reportedly fueled by suspicions that the Chairman himself might have been hiding in the ceiling showcasing a reckless disregard for innocent lives.
The attackers made off with all phones, two iPads, and a laptop before fleeing the scene.
Yet, despite the material gain, the psychological trauma inflicted on the children left residents and observers profoundly disturbed.
Security Lapses Exposed: What Went Wrong?
This violent breach raises urgent questions about the safety measures protecting public officials and their families.
Notably, the Council Chairman departed alongside three other security personnel, leaving Inspector Ojonogba alone with his young children.
This decision placed a single officer no match for armed bandits in a vulnerable position that proved fatal.
Was this a severe lapse in judgment, or a systemic failure in the allocation of security resources?
Critics argue that the attack reflects the broader collapse of law enforcement and insecurity that plagues states like Delta.
If local government leaders and their families cannot protect themselves, what hope do ordinary citizens have?
Community Reacts: Fear, Anger, and Demands for Justice
News of the attack spread rapidly across Bomadi and the wider Delta State.
Social media platforms buzzed with outrage, as many condemned the violence and called for immediate accountability.
Residents expressed fear not only for their leaders but for their own safety.
One local who preferred anonymity said, “If the Chairman’s house is not safe, then no home is.”
There were also calls for thorough investigations to bring the criminals to justice.
Many accused security agencies of negligence and demanded reforms to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
Wahalaupdate’s Take: A State Failing Its People
This attack is a sharp indictment of Nigeria’s faltering security architecture.
It lays bare the systemic vulnerabilities that allow criminals to brazenly strike public figures without immediate consequences.
It also highlights the unsafe environment faced by those sworn to protect Nigeria’s citizens.
For Wahalaupdate, this news demands more than reporting it calls for sharp criticism of security agencies and political leadership that continue to fail ordinary Nigerians.
It challenges all stakeholders to urgently rethink and overhaul how they guarantee safety for public officials and civilians alike.
This brutal assault in Bomadi is a glaring reminder that insecurity in Nigeria no longer spares even those in power.
The death of a dedicated police officer protecting the LG Chairman’s family should prompt urgent reforms, not ignore them.
The time for complacency is over. Nigeria must protect its people starting with those who promise to serve and shield the public.
