Three suspected armed robbers have been set ablaze by angry mobs from Ekiugbo community in Ughelli North Local Government and Warri south of Delta state after they were allegedly caught with firearms about 5.30 am today.

One of the suspects was set ablaze in Ughelli after he was caught trying to lodge in a hotel after robbing and shooting his victim, with the other two set ablaze at Emebirhen junction in Warri for armed robbery.

A source who spoke to Galaxy news on anonymous condition narrated how he was caught and set ablaze.

Meanwhile, the DPO B division in Warri Benjamin Igometi who spoke with our correspondent on phone warned criminals to stay away from the city, saying they are out to reduce crime to the barest minimum level.