Jungle justice: Mob kills two suspected robbers in Calabar
Two suspected robbers were reportedly lynched by a mob on Sunday morning in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Police authorities said they could not immediately identify the robbers but warned against jungle justice. The incident occurred along Ekpo Abasi road, near Yellow Duke Street in Calabar South LGA. It was gathered that the robbers may have been […] Jungle justice: Mob kills two…
A mob in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, reportedly lynched two suspected robbers on Sunday morning, according to initial reports. The incident took place along Ekpo Abasi road, close to Yellow Duke Street, in the Calabar South Local Government Area. Police authorities have not been able to confirm the identities of the alleged robbers but have emphasized the need to avoid vigilante justice.
It was learned that the men may have been killed while in the act of attempting to steal mobile phones from local residents, given that the area is known for both petty and armed robberies. ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, a police spokesperson, informed that preliminary information suggests the suspects were apprehended and subsequently attacked by a mob after being suspected of involvement in a robbery.
The police have visited the scene and are conducting investigations to establish the circumstances leading to the deaths and to identify the deceased. The bodies have been removed from the location, with the aid of pertinent local government authorities, for proper preservation. The police command has strongly urged the public against vigilante justice and stated that suspected offenders should always be handed over to the police or other lawful authorities for investigation and prosecution.
A clear warning was issued, stating that no individual possesses the right to administer justice themselves.
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