Crime
Breaking: Tension in Delta as vigilante foils herdsmen’s attack on railway station
There was tension in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Friday, following an attempt by suspected herdsmen to attack the railway station in the community.
Though, details of the incident were sketchy at press time, it was learned that the armed men were repelled by members of the community’s vigilante team who were patrolling the area after a gun duel.
Sources said there were no casualties as the hoodlums were
chased into the bush by the vigilante.
The incident sent jitters to residents of the community, with some sources saying that the armed men were suspected herdsmen.