Motorcyclist accused of robbery, burnt to death by mob

September 29, 2016 7:48 PM

An angry mob has meted out jungle justice to a motorcycle rider alleged to be a thief.

A typical jungle justice

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The victim whose identity is yet to be ascertained and a passenger of his, are alleged to have robbed some pedestrians in the area and were attempting to escape when they were apprehended.

Some policemen on patrol chased after the fleeing suspects during which the passenger was shot. The unidentified man fell off the motorcycle and was immediately arrested, PUNCH Metro reports.

Meanwhile, an angry mob had amassed and waylaid the Okada rider, beat him to stupor and set him ablaze before the police could intervene.

The suspect, as well as his motorcycle, were reportedly burnt beyond recognition.

An eyewitness told PUNCH Metro, “The two wanted to escape on the motorcycle after dispossessing some pedestrians of their belongings. They were armed with guns. When the policemen intercepted them, the motorcyclist did not stop.

“But a mob waylaid him, beat him to stupor and set him on fire.”

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When reached, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, said she had not heard of the incident and would need to verify.