Daily Digest Online

A violent clash between youths from the Itsekiri communities of Ugborodo and Ogidigben in Delta State resulted in the death of one person and the burning of a house over the weekend. The victim, identified as Emiko Onuwaje, was reportedly attacked and killed on a road in Ogidigben. The incident sparked outrage and heightened tensions in the Ugborodo area. Hours later, the residence of Capt. John Deja Okpeyor was set on fire by angry youths. This arson attack occurred on the same day Okpeyor was installed as a chief of the Warri Kingdom. Community sources indicated that the violence was linked to an internal youth leadership dispute within Ogidigben, which allegedly led to the mobilization of youths against perceived rivals. However, sources close to the victim maintained that Onuwaje was not involved in any such mobilization and described his killing as a purely criminal act. Security forces have reportedly increased their presence in the affected co...