2 Suspected Cultists Set Ablaze In Plateau Community

The Plateau State Police Command has reported a case of jungle justice by a mob in Jenta Adamu area of Jos North local government area of the State, where two suspected cultists were lynched and set ablaze.

The report which was said to have been received through a distress call from a concerned citizen, stated that at approximately 09:20am on Friday, a group of yet-to-be identified cult members invaded the Jenta Adamu community and attempted to rob law-abiding citizens of their belongings.

In response to the call, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police immediately ordered the Divisional Police Officer of ‘A’ Division Jos, to deploy Police officers and detectives to the scene and begin investigation into the matter.

The Police Command said that upon arrival, the Police team discovered that an angry mob had taken law into their own hands and pursued the invaders, lynched two of them and set them ablaze.

In a statement by the Police Spokesperson added that the Police, in collaboration with the leadership of Jos North Local Government Area, evacuated the burnt bodies from the scene and deposited them at the hospital morgue.

“Investigation into the incident, two Locally fabricated Pistols, believed to belong to the unidentified cult members, were recovered from the scene,” the Police said.

While condemning the actions of attackers, the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, also cautioned that in a civilized society, whenever suspects are arrested by the peace loving citizens, they will be handed over to the relevant security agency, to ensure that justice is served in accordance with the provisions of the Plateau State Penal Code.

CP Adesina warned that any person or group of persons caught executing Jungle Justice would be severely dealt with in accordance with the law.

He urged members of the public to remain calm as the Police Command has put in place effective measures to ensure the safety and security of all residents of the State.