Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued two women from an angry mob in Uyo, the state capital, after they were allegedly accused of an offence that had not been verified by authorities.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the incident happened on Tuesday morning along Ring Road 3 in Uyo. According to her, the women were stripped and assaulted by the mob, which attempted to lynch them before police officers intervened.
John explained that the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, witnessed the incident while heading to work and quickly alerted security operatives after noticing that one of the victims had sustained serious injuries.
Police officers reportedly arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the distress call, dispersed the crowd, rescued the women and rushed them to a hospital for treatment. Authorities said the victims are responding positively to medical care.
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The police also confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect, Emediong Robert from Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, who was allegedly inciting the mob during the attack.
Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has ordered a full investigation and a manhunt for others involved in the attempted mob killing. He warned that anyone linked to the attack would be arrested and prosecuted.
Azare further stressed that no accusation justifies jungle justice, assault or public humiliation, noting that suspects should only be tried through lawful judicial processes.
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