By James Isaac
Tension gripped residents of Warri, Delta State, on Saturday afternoon as Itsekiri and Agbarha-Warri (Urhobo) youths engaged in a violent clash over renewed territorial claims.
Eyewitness accounts revealed that trouble started around noon in Warri South Local Government Area, following a disputed celebratory procession by some Itsekiri youths who were reportedly commemorating the fourth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri.
It was gathered that Agbarha-Warri youths attempted to block the procession, alleging that the actors were crossing their territorial land.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident turned violent when Agbarha youths reacted angrily to chants of “we own Warri” and “na we get Warri” from the celebrating Itsekiri youths.
