PORT HARCOURT - NO fewer than 20 houses, were, yesterday, set ablaze
in Omudioga community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State,
when irate youths reportedly went berserk over the death of a youth,
who was simply identified as Benjamin.
Details at press time were hazy but community sources said the
rampaging youths speculated that the death of the late Benjamin might
havebeen caused by some members of the community.
Effort to stop the rampaging youths from venting their anger on the
property of innocent community folks was futile.
However, attempt to get the reaction of the state Police Public
Relations Officer, Mr Ben Ugwuegbulam, was futile, as his mobile lines
rang out.
Meantime, community sources said security men had been deployed to
quell the riotous situation. Some victims of the attack, said they had
to flee their houses when it became clear that the rampaging youths
were out of control.
Chairman of the council, Mr Allen Nma, confirmed the incident, adding
that the development had been brought under control.
"Several houses were burnt and property worth millions naira
destroyed. The Police had taken over the place to prevent any further
attacks, but the youths, responsible for these evil acts must face the
wrath of the law," he said.