Tension erupted in Warri, Delta State following a violent clash between Itsekiri and Urhobo youths at the popular Okere Roundabout.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the groups reportedly exchanged gunfire and engaged in physical attacks, resulting in several injuries on Saturday.
In the video that surfaced social media, captured armed youths in open confrontation while bystanders fled for safety.
Eyewitnesses reported that some police officers were present at the beginning of the clash but did not intervene.
However, armed operatives from the Nigeria Police Force later arrived at the scene, using tear gas to disperse the rival groups.
Several individuals sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed.
As of this time, the Delta State Police Command has not released an official statement regarding the incident.