Angry mob on Saturday burnt Five men to death in Onitsha, Anambra State for they allegedly attempted to disposes a tricycle operator of his tricycle.
The incident occurred at old Nkpor road, close to the headquarters of People’s Club, in the commercial city of Onitsha on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
According to an eyewitness, the suspects allegedly tried to steal a tricycle from the owner in broad daylight when they ran out of luck and were caught.
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“Mob who gathered after the men were rounded up, refused the advice of some people to call in the police.
“They first started by striping the men naked and beating them up, and eventually, some people brought old tyres and fuel, and they were set ablaze.
“It was a very bad sight today, and everyone watched and supervised, while the men burnt to death,” he said.
Graphic videos from the scene were posted on social media.
In one of the videos, a suspect could be heard screaming ‘Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,” while crying for help.
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