Ebonyi: Police arraign three for alleged mob attack

The Nigeria Police Force in Ebonyi State, has arraigned three suspects in alleged connection with the mob attack on a woman at the International Market, Abakaliki.

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‎The suspects, identified as Nwokedi Charles, Ekwunife Chidubem, and Okapala Chiamaka, were charged to court following the conclusion of investigations into the incident.

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‎In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, recalled that the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, had strongly condemned the incident and ordered a thorough, diligent, and impartial investigation.

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‎The police spokesperson stated that the suspects were subsequently arraigned for their alleged involvement in the attack.

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‎The Command reiterated its zero tolerance for jungle justice and all forms of self-help, urging members of the public to report suspected offenders to the police rather than resorting to mob action.

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‎The Police warned that anyone found engaging in jungle justice would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.