• Lynched
• Mechanic
• Okada
• Suleja

MOB JUSTICE: MIDDLE-AGED MECHANIC LYNCHED BY MOTORCYCLISTS IN NIGER STATE

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  CapitalTimesNews / 4 weeks
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A tragic incident of mob justice occurred in the Rafinsanyi area of Suleja, Niger State, resulting in the death of a middle-aged mechanic. The victim was brutally lynched by a group of commercial motorcyclists who falsely accused him of theft. The incident began near the Madalla area when the victim, driving his vehicle, accidentally struck a pedestrian. Instead of stopping, he continued driving, an action that reportedly triggered suspicion and panic among nearby motorcyclists. Some of the riders began shouting “Barawo! Barawo!” (Hausa for Thief) which prompted other riders to join in a high-speed pursuit, believing a criminal was fleeing. “The man had hit someone but didn’t stop. That’s when some riders started shouting he was a thief. Others quickly joined the chase,” a witness said. The chase continued into the Rafinsanyi area, where the mob caught up with the mechanic. He was violently attacked and ultimately killed on the spot. Witnesses said the crowd celebrated afterward, convinced they had caught a thief. Tragically, the person initially hit by the vehicle reportedly survived the accident. The victim was identified as a known mechanic in the area, and his death has sparked outrage and renewed concern over the rise of mob justice in Nigeria, where baseless accusations often lead to deadly consequences. The incident highlights the dangers of mob justice and the need for citizens to respect the rule of law and allow authorities to handle suspected crimes.