Mob justice is murder, perpetrators will face death penalty, IG warns

Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has warned Nigerians against mob justice, emphasizing that individuals who kill suspected criminals outside the law are guilty of murder. He stressed that Nigeria operates under the rule of law and not "mob rule," urging citizens to allow security agencies and the courts to handle allegations of crime.

Disu cited several cases of mob violence, including the lynching of students over phone theft allegations, travellers killed over mistaken identity, and young people murdered following rumours of blasphemy or ritual killings. He warned that those who kill suspected criminals could face murder charges, which is punishable by death, and that criminal liability could extend to those who plan, incite, or encourage mob action.

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