Angry Mob Allegedly Kill Three Suspected Robbers In Ondo

Angry mob in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Tuesday evening allegedly beat three suspected armed robbers to death.

The deceased were accused of snatching two motorcycles from their owners along the popular Hospital Road in Akure.

The suspects were said to have been arrested and beaten by passers-by following an alarm raised by one of the victims.

It was gathered that the suspected robbers were later rescued from the scene by the police but died before getting to the hospital.

A locally made pistol and the stolen motorcycles were among the items reportedly recovered from the suspected robbers.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state police command, Mr Femi Joseph who confirmed the incident, said the mob action was illegal.

Joseph, who warned the people against jungle justice, said those involved in the mob action would be arrested and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.

He said,

“At about 8pm on Tuesday along Hospital road, we were told that a three-man gang was caught while trying to steal a motorcycle.

In the process, the owner raised an alarm which attracted some members of the public. In no time, a mob descended on the suspects and beat them to a pulp.

"They sustained what I would describe as third degree injuries. We tried to rush them to hospital but they died midway. 

“They are actually robbers but we are worried by the jungle justice meted out to them. This is against the law. We will apprehend all those who participated in the jungle justice because this is highly condemnable and reprehensible.”

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