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Suspected robber with toy gun beaten to death by mob in Lagos

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1 year ago

August 28, 2023

An Angry mob have lynched a suspected armed robber for allegedly attempting to rob a resident of Olugboso in the Agege area of Lagos State.

The suspected armed robber was said to have been with a toy gun which he was using to scare his victims while carrying out the criminal act.

Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident on Sunday, August 27, adding that the incident happened last week.

It was gathered that the suspect broke into an apartment of a resident identified simply as Victor, but was nabbed by other residents.

According to a source, the co-tenants overpowered the hoodlum and rescued Victor who was already inflicted with severe bodily injuries.

The source said;

“The incident happened around 1.30 am. The occupants in the building heard the sound of people struggling.

“They traced the sound to Victor’s room and tried to rescue him. By then, he was already stabbed in the neck, including his chest and some parts of his face. They had to quickly rush him to a nearby hospital.”

Police spokesperson said the suspect’s corpse has been deposited in the morgue, while Victor, who engaged the suspect in a fight, is responding to treatment in a hospital.

He said; “The incident happened. A pair of scissors and a toy gun were found on the suspect. The corpse has been deposited in the morgue. The victim was taken to the hospital and he is responding to treatment. Investigation is ongoing”.