The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three suspected robbers by some angry youths in Maav-Ya Community of Kwande local government area of the state.
A Police source who craved anonymity, said youths of the community apprehended the suspects identified as Zwanen Terzungwe, Iordepuu Gwa and Aondongu Terna who they accused of robbery and led them to the community council hall where they were beaten to death.
The source explained that security operatives on receiving reports of the incident, rushed to the scene.
However, he said the perpetrators responsible for the jungle justice fled before their arrival.
He added that the remains of the deceased suspects were evacuated and deposited at the Kwande General Hospital.
While warning youths against jungle justice, the police said efforts were underway to identify and arrest those involved in the mob action.
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