There was tension in Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday as gunmen killed two members of the vigilante group in the community.
The PUNCH gathered that the incident which happened on Thursday night led to the blockage and burning of tyres along the major streets at Amukpe by angry youths in protest of the continued insecurity in the town.
An eyewitness said occupants of a Venza intercepted a Hilux van used by the vigilantes at the Amukpe motor park area and started shooting the occupants.
“The Hilux, in an attempt to evade the gun fire, tried to escape but rather ran into the pole of one of the street lights along the road.
