An angry mob on Tuesday lynched a suspected motorcycle snatcher, alleged to be an ex-convict, on Kashim Ibrahim Way, in the heart of Makurdi, Benue State capital.
Speaking to journalists on the condition of anonymity, an eyewitness revealed that the suspect had gone to Railway Quarters, stabbed a motorcycle rider multiple times from behind and took away his motorbike.
“But some people who noticed what happened immediately raised the alarm, and the youths chased and got hold of him. They recovered the motorbike and beat him to death, after which they set his body on fire,” the eyewitness said.
According to him, the motorbike rider died on the way while being taken to the hospital.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent, DSP, Udeme Edet, when contacted, confirmed the development and said that the suspect was recently released from prison custody.
“But the mob action is condemnable and the Commissioner of Police recently warned that people should desist from such. Investigations are already ongoing over the matter,” the police spokesman said.
Jungle justice: Mob lynches ex-convict for snatching motorbike in Benue
