Mob Overpowers Police in Bauchi, Kills Murder Suspects
A tragic incident unfolded in Bauchi State, Nigeria, when a mob overpowered police officers and lynched two suspects who had been arrested in connection with the murder of a young commercial motorcycle operator, Muhammad Jibir.
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The 25-year-old victim was found dead in a pool of blood on the outskirts of Misau town, with his throat brutally slashed. His motorcycle had been stolen by the assailants.
The police received a tip-off from a Good Samaritan on the evening of August 18, 2024, leading detectives to the gruesome scene.
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Jibir's body was taken to the general hospital in Misau, where he was pronounced dead by medical professionals.
The victim’s remains were later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
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The following day, August 19, 2024, police arrested two suspects on the Misau-Kari road, recovering the stolen motorcycle.
However, before the suspects could be properly interrogated, an irate mob descended upon them, overpowering the police and meting out their own form of justice. One of the suspects was burned to ashes, while the other was also killed by the mob.
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The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Auwal Mohammed, condemned the mob’s actions, describing the incident as barbaric and a gross violation of the law.
He emphasized that no individual has the right to take the law into their own hands, urging residents to allow law enforcement agencies to carry out their duties and ensure that suspects are given due process.
Mohammed warned that the police would not tolerate such acts of vigilantism and would take necessary actions to prevent further occurrences. He called on the public to cooperate with the police and report any criminal activities, rather than resorting to mob justice.
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