An angry mob set a police vehicle on fire on Wednesday in Warri, the Delta State capital.

The action followed the killing of a mother and child by some officers on the run.

The incident occurred at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Junction.

The fleeing operatives were chasing suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ when they hit a mother and her child.

The victims died on the spot. DAILY POST saw photos of the gory sight.

Residents of the area have warned the police authority to apprehend the personnel.