About three buildings were reportedly burnt down on Saturday evening by protesters at Evwreni, a community located in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State.
The houses were reportedly set ablaze following unverified reports that one Mr Tuesday Okuah, the Evwreni community Chairman has died while allegedly in custody of police investigating and monitoring team in Abuja.
It was not clear how exactly the reported arson started on Saturday evening. However, media reports indicate that so far about three houses have been razed to the ground.
It would be recalled that there have been widespread media reports about escalating tension in Evwreni community over alleged crisis arising from reported cases of leadership tussle which had ruptured hitherto existing peace in the area.
Repeated efforts to reach Force Headquarters Public Relations spokesman, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Frank Mba were unsuccessful as at the time of filing this report.
Details to follow as more developments unfold….
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