An unidentified man met a tragic end in Agirgba, Vandiekya LGA, Benue State, after being accused of stealing hospital equipment and electric cables.
On March 15, enraged youths allegedly caught him in the act while his accomplice fled on a motorcycle. The mob delivered instant justice, setting him ablaze.
The stolen items were meant for a newly built health clinic funded by a local resident to provide affordable healthcare.
A community member lamented, "The clinic was our lifeline; it's heartbreaking someone tried to sabotage it."
Authorities have yet to release a statement, but the incident has sparked debate over the rise of mob justice in the region.
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