In Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, a furious mob set a yet-to-be-identified suspected robber on fire.
In a widely shared video, the suspect was seen standing where the fire was, frantically running around and screaming for help.
In order to avoid being impacted by the raging fire, terrified bystanders, including drivers, kept a safe distance.
The video also showed some young people who were thought to have lit the victim throwing more tires at him while others watched and recorded him slowly burning to death.
Reacting, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga called on members of the public with detailed information about the incident to avail same to the Command for investigations.
He said: “Following the emergence of a disturbing video showing a man set ablaze by some yet unidentified persons alleged to have happened in Anambra state, Police Command wishes to call on anyone who knows the date, time and area the incident occurred, to avail the Command with information to enable us to embark on an investigation to ascertain what transpired.
“Given the above, the Police Command is constrained to make further comments, please.”
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