Writing By Ali Muhammad Rabiu; Editing By Godwin Duru
A woman mistaken for a kidnapper was reportedly killed by an irate mob at the popular Ipata market, in Ilorin East local government area of Kwara state .
Radio Nigeria gathered that the event happened in the morning of today, when the woman, who was later discovered to be a destitute, was seen wandering around the community.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement, described it as unfortunate.
“Information received that a woman, suspected to be destitute, was sighted wandering around the community; misinformed members of the public wrongly suspected her to be a kidnapper. In the ensuing circumstances, an irate mob descended on the woman, inflicting serious bodily harm” the statement says
lt explains that upon swift mobilization, police patrol teams raced to the scene, rescued the victim and rushed her to the General Hospital, Ilorin, for urgent medical attention.
It says regrettably, the attending doctor confirmed her dead as a result of injuries sustained.
The statement says her remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary, while discreet investigation has commenced.
It says the command strongly condemns the act of jungle justice, which not only undermines the rule of law but also poses grave danger to innocent lives.
Writeup/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
