Benue vigilantes kill man accused of motorcycle theft
A corps member identified as Ben Agir was killed by vigilantes in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident reportedly happened during a night patrol when he was accused of handling a stolen motorcycle. Local authorities confirmed that the vigilantes beat him into a coma before he died at a hospital. There are conflicting reports about whether the deceased was serving in Benue State.
What happened
- Ben Agir was allegedly apprehended by vigilantes during a night patrol in Anibros Settlement on suspicion of motorcycle theft.
- The Chairman of Buruku LGA, Raymond Aondoakura, confirmed the incident occurred late on Sunday between 11 p.m. and 12 midnight at Mbajor Settlement.
- Vigilantes reportedly beat Ben Agir into a coma before taking him to a hospital, where he died.
- The assailants have been arrested and handed over to the police, and local vigilante activities have been suspended.
- The National Youth Service Corps spokesperson, Mrs Veronica Ogwuche, stated that the deceased was likely serving in Gombe State, not Benue State.
