Youths set tanker ablaze in Delta

A HORDE of irate youths today set a petrol tanker on fire for reportedly knocking down a young man at the NPA expressway, near Effurun roundabout in Uvwie council area of Delta.

It was learnt that the incident happened at a spot close to the popular Delta Mall in the roundabout last night.

There are speculations that the victim may be one of those taking advantage of the widespread #EndSARS to extort motorists, particularly tanker drivers plying the route.

He was said to have climbed one of the tankers and fell down but an incoming truck, whose driver was oblivious of his presence, crushed him to death.

The development, which enraged boys in the area, reportedly prompted setting the truck ablaze this morning.

However, security operatives have been drafted to the area to ensure the situation does not escalate.

It was gathered that orders have been issued for an ambulance to take the remains of the victim to a morgue while efforts were on to meet with the bereaved family.