An angry mob have taken laws into their hands as they beat 2 suspected armed robbers to death and subsequently set them ablaze at Mmili ezi Igbo in Oraukwu community, Idemmili North Local Government Area of Anambra state.
CRIMECHANNELS gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday morning, at about 10:30am.
It was learnt that local vigilante arrested them after a gun battle between them and the robbers. The vigilante was said to have been too much for them due to their large numbers.
A resident of the area who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that the robbers allegedly snatched a Toyota Camry from their victim at the axis of the community. He said that the owner of the vehicle called for help, and the local vigilante raced after them following the distress call.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Police Command, Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
He said that investigations have commenced to find out what actually led to the jungle justice being melted out on the said robbers.
He also added that the Command have mobilized security agents to the area with a view of restoring peace and calm to the area.
