- Prevented Lynching: Edo State police rescued a 16-year-old girl accused of killing her ex-boyfriend and four others from being lynched by local youths.
- Tragic Incident: Five people died after consuming poisoned food, including Emmanuel Elogie, 19, his girlfriend Ada Samuel, 16, and their friends Nurudeen, Samuel Ayegwalo, and Jeffrey Ayegwalo.
- Investigation Underway: The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
- Warning Against Jungle Justice: The Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru Peter Ozigi, warned against taking the law into one’s own hands.
The Edo State police recently intervened to prevent the lynching of a 16-year-old girl accused of killing her ex-boyfriend and four others. The police received a distress call on October 29 and swiftly rescued the suspect.
Details of the Incident
The tragic incident involved five people who died after consuming poisoned food. The victims were identified as Emmanuel Elogie, 19, his girlfriend Ada Samuel, 16, and their friends Nurudeen, Samuel Ayegwalo, and Jeffrey Ayegwalo.
Investigation and Assurance
The police have transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. The Commissioner of Police assured that justice would be served following the investigation, warning against jungle justice.
