Three suspected kidnappers were on Saturday morning beheaded and burnt alive by angry mob in Ikot Effio Okon Etim, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State.
A gory video from the scene of the incident circulating online, shows the remains of the suspected kidnappers and a motorcycle in flames.
GRASSROOT REPORTERS gathered that the 5-man gang were ambushed by youths of the community, apprehending three while two managed to escape. The five kidnappers were later beheaded and burnt.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Irene Ugbo in a Press Release titled Jungle Justice and its implications condemned the action of youths of the area.
The statement read, “The attention of the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, has been drawn to the incessant mob action meted on criminal element across the state.
“It’s on the above, the Commissioner wishes to state unequivocally that no single person or group of persons has the right to maim or take the life of another person irrespective of the offence committed” the statement added.
“Consequently, the ugly incident which occurred early hours of Saturday, 17th October at Akpabuyo local government area where three suspected criminals were allegedly set ablaze is barbaric and strongly condemned.
“By this announcement, the Command warns members of the public to always weigh their actions in line with laws of the land. He added that perpetrators, when apprehended, will face the law” the DSP Ugbo stated.
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