Thursday, September 10, 2026 - The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has launched a manhunt
for those allegedly involved in the killing of an unidentified man who was
reportedly beaten and set ablaze by a mob in Ikpe Ikot Akpan Village, along the
Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 9, at about
7:05 a.m., following an allegation that the deceased had attempted to steal a
motorcycle belonging to one Idoroenyin Udo.
In a statement released by the Police Public Relations
Officer, DSP Timfon John, he said preliminary investigations revealed that the
motorcycle owner resisted the attempted theft and raised an alarm, prompting
residents to pursue and apprehend the suspect.
The statement read, “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has
commenced a full investigation into the killing of an unidentified male who was
allegedly attacked, set ablaze, and burnt to death by a mob at Ikpe Ikot Akpan
Village, along the Ikot Ekpene–Uyo Road.
“The incident occurred on Wednesday, 9th September, 2026, at
about 7:05 am, following an allegation that the deceased had attempted to steal
a motorcycle belonging to one Idoroenyin Udo,” part of the statement read.
The Police Spokesman said it has intensified efforts to
identify, track down and arrest all persons involved in the mob action, adding
that anyone found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, strongly condemned
the incident and warned members of the public against jungle justice.
CP Azare reiterated that no individual or group has the
right to determine the guilt of a suspect or impose punishment outside the law.
“A person accused of committing an offence must be handed
over to the appropriate authorities for investigation and prosecution,” he
said.
The Command urged residents to remain law-abiding and
to promptly report suspected criminal activities to the Police rather than
resorting to mob action.
“Jungle justice is unlawful, dangerous and unacceptable. It
destroys evidence, frustrates proper investigation and can lead to the killing
of innocent persons,” CP Azare.
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