Mob burns suspected robber to death in Aba (Guardian)

An angry mob lynched and burnt to death a suspected armed robber who was among a gang of seven that invaded Eziama area in Aba yesterday.

The incident occurred at Uche Street in Eziama, Aba North Local Government Area in the early hours of yesterday.

Spokesman for the Abia State police command, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He said: “We got the information this morning that a gang of seven armed robbers attacked the residents of Eziama, Aba and robbed them of their household valuables which included televisions, palmtops, mobile phones and other properties.’’ Read more