Two armed robbers who had terrorised Atim Edem Rise and Efio Okoho neighborhoods of Calabar South Local Government Area LGA in Cross River State were violently killed yesterday by angry youths.
Eyewitnesses confirmed that both resided in the same neighborhoods.
Luck ran out for him this time, as the terrorized residents, tired of his persistent robberies, were able to overpower him, according to residents.
“He was dragged to the Efio Okoho junction in front of a private hotel.
“The robber was mercilessly beaten, and they brought condemned tyres, where he was reportedly burnt.”
The other suspect was also alleged to be a known criminal who repeatedly robbed and intimidated residents, instilling fear in them.
A youth leader who gave his name as Inyang Ekpenyong explained that when the robber was caught and overpowered, they used the same machete he used in robbing to chop him.
Armed robbery is reported to have resurged in recent times in the Calabar South enclaves.
On Sunday, October 27 one Obong Ete, a landlord on Waddel Lane near Mbukpa Road who was known for constantly stealing from his tenants and neighbors, was caught and brought before his tenants, who were asked to take turns flogging him as many times as they desired.
Reacting, the Public Relations Officer PRO of the state police command, Irene Ugbo, cautioned against jungle justice, advising that all suspects should always be handed over to the police for proper interrogation and prosecution.
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