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Youths of Okpara-Inland Community in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State have allegedly burnt automobiles belonging to the community’s President-General, Esosuakpor Esq., and ransacked his house whereas protesting the loss of life of a younger man.
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The incident reportedly occurred after the youths additionally burnt automobiles belonging to the community’s vigilante.
It was learnt that the younger man was shot lifeless by safety operatives throughout an operation within the community.
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The protesting youths reportedly linked the loss of life to the failure of the present community government to approve a youth government.
They additionally alleged that the community management’s refusal to recognise a parallel youth government over the last community convention contributed to their actions.
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As of the time of submitting this report, safety operatives had been deployed to the community to forestall an additional breakdown of legislation and order.
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