Mob Sets Suspected Phone Thief Ablaze In Delta

A mob has reportedly set ablaze a yet-to-be-identified suspected handset armed robber at Eboh Road, Okumagba Layout, Warri.

The incident occurred at Eburu junction by Eboh road in Okumagba layout, Warri South Local Government Area.

It was gathered weekend that the said suspect along with his two gang members encountered a gallant young man that refused to let go of his handset.

Luck ran against them when one of the hoodlums fired a shot at him but the bullets did not penetrate him.

Sensing danger, the hoodlums took to their heals but the burnt victim was unlucky as the young man grabbed him and raised the alarm that attracted the residents to the scene.

The sympathisers set him ablaze with used motor tyres.

The police spokesperson Delta command, DSP Bright Edafe confirm the incident.