Two men were reportedly beaten by an angry mob after they were allegedly caught stealing in Asaba, Delta State.
The incident was captured in a viral video that surfaced on social media on Wednesday, showing the suspects being assaulted by a crowd over alleged involvement in theft activities in the area.
The development reportedly came days after armed robbers attacked several gadget stores within the community, heightening tension and frustration among residents.
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In the trending video, the crowd expressed anger over the increasing cases of theft and insecurity, while the suspects were repeatedly beaten.
The incident has since sparked mixed reactions online. While some social media users condemned the act, describing it as jungle justice, others defended the mob’s actions, citing growing insecurity and frustration over criminal activities.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities in Delta State had yet to issue an official statement concerning the incident.
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