JOS – The Plateau State Police Command has reported a case of Jungle Justice or a Mob action which took place in Jenta Adamu, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State leaving no two people dead..
The report which was said to have been received through a distress call from a concerned citizen of Jenta Adamu, stated that at approximately 09:20am, a group of yet to be identified cult members had invaded their community and were attempting to rob law abiding citizens of their belongings.
In response to the call, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police immediately was said to have ordered the Divisional Police Officer, “A” Division Jos, to deploy Police officers and detectives to the scene and begin investigation into the matter.
it was said that upon arrival, their team discovered that an angry Mob had taken matters into their own hands and pursued the invaders, mobbed them and set them ablaze.
He said in a statement the Police in collaboration with the leadership of Jos North Local Government Area have 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.”
While condemning the activities of Armed Robbers and Cultists within the State, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina,condemns in its totality, the execution of Jungle Justice.
The CP also cautioned that as in a civilized society, whenever suspects are arrested by the peace loving citizens, they should 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 Command has put in place effective measures to ensure the safety and security of all residents of the State.
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