The vigilante were said to have stormed the residence of the deceased (names not Confirmed) on Wednesday night for arrest.
Eyewitness account said told the news of the death of the boy angered the youths that went on rampage, burning down houses belonging to the members of the vigilante.
“We’re currently living in fear because we don’t know what will happen next and we’re helpless,” the eyewitness who gave his name simply as Ifeanyi said.
“Immediately the news of the death hit the village, youths mobilized immediately and went on rampage. As I speak with you now, the house of the Chief Security Officer, CSO of our local government, Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu has been completely burnt down.
Another source said that the victim is accused of selling methamphetamine popularly known as Mkpurumiri and when the vigilante went to arrest him, he resisted and made attempt to run away which led to the shooting.
