Mob burns suspected transformer vandal in Calabar
An unidentified man accused of vandalising a transformer in Calabar, Cross River State, was killed by a mob. The incident took place at Palm Street by Target Junction, where the suspect was set ablaze before the police arrived. ASP Eitokpah Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the event and described the items found at the scene. Authorities have warned against mob justice and urged the public to report suspects to the police.
What we know
- The mob, including local vigilante members, apprehended and burnt the suspect to death before police arrived.
- ASP Eitokpah Sunday stated that a police patrol team found the burnt corpse in front of the transformer.
- Recovered items included an old-model electricity meter box, a piece of copper wire, and electric cables.
- Local government and Environmental Health Services were contacted to evacuate the corpse.
- The police command warned that mob action is illegal and urged the public to hand over suspects for proper investigation.
