A yet-to-be-identified man has been burnt to death for allegedly snatching a motorcycle in the Ajata Kurudu area of Abuja.
The owner of the motorcycle was said to have raised the alarm as residents gave him a hot chase.
The mob, after catching up with him, set him ablaze in a canal in the area.
According to PUNCH, an eyewitness, who gave his name as Musa, said, “A young man was caught stealing a motorcycle and was burnt alive in Ajata Kurudu.
“The owner of the bike cried out for help after he was robbed and some residents went after the suspect. He was caught and beaten to a stupor. They poured petrol on him and set him on fire.”
The Federal Capital Territory Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Josephine Adeh, said investigation was ongoing into the incident.
She said, “The FCT Police Command frowns on crime and criminality, but self-help in obtaining justice popularly called jungle justice is wrong. It is a crime. We strongly advise people to allow the police to do their job and shun this ugly practice.”
Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or report call/WhatsApp us on +2348072633727 CONTINUE READING…
Acton People's Party, Osun State Chapter, Gbongan - Ibadan Road, Osogbo, Osun State. 2nd March,…
The Federal Government has approved N4 billion each for 12 selected universities of engineering and…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says that a truck laden with yam tubers…
A statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Aliyu Abubakar, described the incident as regrettable. “The…
Hundreds of traders in Osun state have requested for the closure of the accounts domiciled…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the commencement of the 2026 Direct…