An intense scene unfolded in Edo State on Wednesday as an angry mob severely beat a suspected female member of a notorious ‘one-chance’ robbery gang, eventually setting their getaway vehicle ablaze.
According to a report by DAILY POST, the incident occurred at the Idogbo bypass in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. The woman was reportedly part of a gang known for robbing unsuspecting passengers by posing as commercial drivers or co-passengers in public buses.
Their operation took a wrong turn when one victim identified the woman and raised an alarm near the Benin-Sapele road axis. This sparked a high-speed pursuit by passersby and drivers, leading the suspects to abandon their vehicle at Idogbo.
An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, said the crowd captured the woman and beat her severely. More locals arrived, and the mob torched the vehicle used by the gang.
“These criminals lure passengers into their vehicle, then rob and assault them. It’s a calculated and organized crime,” said the witness.
‘One-chance’ syndicates are notorious in Nigeria for using coercion and violence to rob passengers. Victims are often physically and emotionally traumatized.
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As of the time this report was filed, the Edo State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement. PRO Moses Yamu has not responded to media inquiries.
This violent mob justice incident is the latest in a string of citizen-led responses to rising street crime in Nigeria. It raises concerns about public trust in law enforcement and the rule of law.
Authorities are expected to investigate the matter, but for now, the viral video and images from the scene have sparked debates online about vigilante justice and citizen safety.
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