An angry mob set a suspected robber ablaze after he was allegedly caught trying to snatch a mobile phone in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital.
The incident happened at about 7 am on Thursday, December 17, along Abak Road, Uyo Akwa Ibom State.
According to report, the suspect was apprehended by Abak road residents while he was trying to snatch a mobile phone from a woman on Wednesday night.
It was gathered that the suspect was among notorious armed robbers that have been terrorising Uyo particularly the popular “Ibom Plaza’ and environs in recent times.
It was also gathered that the suspect specializes in snatching mobile phones and dispossessing the residents of their money and valuables.
A Facebook user, Comrade David John shared photos of the incident and wrote:
“This morning in Abak road by Nepa line, an armed robber was caught while trying to snatch phone from someone.
He was burnt to dead instantly. May others learn from this painful dead and let us live in peace.”
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