Police arrest three after mob kills robbery suspect in Calabar
Three people have been arrested by the Cross River State Police Command after a mob beat a suspected armed robber to death in the Abangasang area of Calabar. According to the command’s spokesperson, Sunday Eitokpah, the incident happened when the deceased allegedly attempted to rob a woman. Police recovered a Beretta pistol with live ammunition at the scene. The command reiterated its zero tolerance for mob action and urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement.
What happened
- Sunday Eitokpah confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to the mob killing.
- The incident occurred when the deceased allegedly tried to rob a woman in Calabar.
- The suspect was beaten unconscious by a mob and later died at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
- Police recovered a Beretta pistol with three live rounds of ammunition at the scene.
- The command condemned mob action and urged citizens to hand over suspects to the police for proper investigation.
