Thousands trapped as unknown gunmen takeover Delta Shoprite

Thousands of shoppers and workers were trapped Friday as a group of gunmen took over the Delta Shopping Mall, in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta state shooting sporadically.

The mall houses the popular South African consumer shop Shoprite and nearly 100 others.

It is located at the Effurun Roundabout on the gateway to the East and South-south states.

The Police has confirmed the incident and said the gunmen were part of the hundreds of youths who are currently protesting over lack of employment opportunities and other benefits.