Two artisans reportedly mistaken for armed robbers have been beaten to death by Mob in Benin City, the Edo state capital. The unfortunate incident was said have occurred in Amagba community in Benin City, Oredo Local Government Area of the state. ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE ...READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
The artisans (now deceased), identified as Osamudiamen Ehigie and Nosa Aghimie reportedly work as welders.
There were said to be returning from a project site in Amagba around 6pm when they ran into gunmen who had just robbed in the area.
Blueprint gathered that the gunmen gave the duo a hot pursuit in the ensuing confusion, Osamudiamen and Nosa reportedly ran into a House in the vicinity and hid themselves.
It was further gathered that residents in the neighborhood who mistook two individuals for the robbers, apprehended them and beat them to death.
Consequently, police preliminary investigation exonerated the two artisans from the said crime.
The owner of the site they went to work also reportedly affirmed their innocence.
To this end, police operatives arrested three suspects alleged to have been directly involved in the lynching.
The suspects arrested include, Frank Abolo, 37, Samson Odewole, 22, and Happy Ohiowere, 25.
The State Police spokesman, SP. Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident said the three suspects have been charged to court for murder.
According to Yamu: “The Command is aware of the incident were two young boys unfortunately met their unfortunate situation.
“The Command has commenced investigation in that regard and immediately arrested three suspects, while two other suspects are at large. “Those arrested have since been charged to court for prosecution.”…READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE : …READ THE FULL STORY FROM SOURCE
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