Two innocent travellers, Muhammadu Sani and his friend, Aliyu Mohammed, both from Umar Village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been attacked and killed by a mob, after they were mistaken for thieves.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, said the victims were travelling on a new motorcycle to Tudun Wada, Zaria to visit their sick uncle when they were mistaken for thieves by a mob.
The statement said though the two men pleaded and explained that they were not criminals, they were allegedly attacked and killed by the mob.
The police said six suspects had been arrested over the killing.
According to the statement, following a report of the incident, operatives from the Birnin Yero Police Division launched an investigation and arrested six suspects linked to the unlawful killing.
The suspects have reportedly confessed to the crime and are currently in police custody, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other individuals involved in the incident.
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, condemned the attack, describing it as unacceptable and warning residents against taking the law into their own hands.
The CP vowed that all those found responsible, regardless of their status, would be arrested and prosecuted according to the law.
He reminded members of the public that no individual has the authority to act as an investigator or judge, stressing that every accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court.
The police urged residents to report suspected criminal activities to security agencies for proper investigation and legal action rather than resorting to jungle justice.
(Ripples)