At least 2 suspected armed robbers who reportedly attempted to snatch motorcycles from their victims were early Sunday burnt to death by angry mob in two separate incidents in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.
It was gathered that while one of the incidents happened in front of LGEA Primary School, popularly known as “Suswam Thank You” in Wurukum area, the other suspect was said to have been burnt to death at neighbouring Gyado Villa area when he also attempted to snatch a commercial motorcycle from the rider.
The Wurukum incident reportedly occurred at about 5.30am when the suspected armed robber posing as a passenger, stopped the motorcyclist and brought out his gun while trying to dispossess him of his motorcycle.
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He said the motorcyclist summoned courage and raised alarm which attracted passers-by who immediately swung into action and caught the suspect while he was trying to escape.
Our source said the suspect was thereafter killed and burnt with tyres by angry youths who had gathered at the scene.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for Benue Command, DSP Catherine Anene, only confirmed the Wurukum incident saying she was yet to be briefed about any such incident at Gyado Villa.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
