Nasarawa: Mob kills suspect, sets body ablaze over teenager’s death in Keffi
A violent mob incident in Keffi, Nasarawa State, has resulted in the death of a man accused of being involved in the killing of a teenage boy. The suspect, identified as Isma’ila Zaria, was reportedly attacked by an angry crowd and killed before security agencies could take control of the situation. His body was later […]
Police probe viral video of Lagos officer assaulted by mob over alleged theft
Police in Lagos have launched an investigation after a video went viral showing a police officer being assaulted by a mob. The incident reportedly happened when the officer was accused of stealing from a local market. The video has sparked public debate over mob justice and the proper ways to handle allegations of theft. Eyewitnesses […]
Police rescue fake soldier from mob justice in Abeokuta
Police in Abeokuta rescued a man impersonating a soldier after he was attacked by a mob. Residents reportedly caught the suspect attempting to commit crimes while dressed in military uniform, leading to a crowd forming and preparing to punish him on the spot. Authorities arrived just in time to prevent serious harm, taking the man […]
Mob kills police inspector mistaken for motorcycle thief after suspect he arrested raised false alarm in Plateau
A tragic incident occurred in Plateau State when a police officer, Inspector Lasare Jeremiah, and a suspect he had arrested lost their lives after a mob attack in Nyakala community, Bassa Local Government Area. According to reports, Inspector Jeremiah, who worked with the Criminal Investigation Department of the Plateau State Police Command, was attacked by […]
Two arrested for throwing suspected chicken thief into burning fire
Two men have been taken into police custody in Nyamira County, Kenya, after a disturbing case of mob justice involving a suspected chicken thief. The violent incident happened on July 26, 2025, in Matongo, Nyamira North. A man accused of stealing a chicken was brutally attacked by a group of people. The two suspects, James […]
Again, gunmen reportedly attack Sen Natasha’s home, one suspect arrested
The home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State was attacked again late Tuesday night, June 17, 2025. Eyewitnesses said an armed man tried to damage the house by breaking its windows. However, local police, community vigilantes, and some residents quickly arrived and chased the attackers away. One of […]
British man dragged from police station and burnt to death after locals in Ecuador accuse him of murder
In a shocking event deep in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest, a British man lost his life after being accused of murder. The incident happened in the small riverside village of Playas del Cuyabeno, during a celebration for the local Kichwa community. According to reports, the British man allegedly shot and killed a local man named Rodrigo […]
Nigerian Man Allegedly Assaults Wife in Public in India, Crowd Intervenes and Hands Him to Police
On December 2, 2024, a horrifying incident took place in Chander Vihar, Delhi, where a Nigerian man allegedly assaulted his wife in public. Witnesses reported that the attack was so severe that the woman collapsed unconscious on the street. Videos of the scene have been circulating on social media, showing the woman lying on the […]
15-year-old tricycle rider h@cked to de@th; alleged k!ller burnt by residents in Delta
On the evening of October 8, a heartbreaking incident occurred in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, where a 15-year-old tricycle rider, known locally as “Smally,” was brutally murdered by a passenger he had picked up. This shocking event has sent ripples of fear and outrage through the community, raising serious concerns about […]
The Rising Tide of Mob Justice in Nigeria: A Threat to Society
Mob justice, or jungle justice, is becoming a serious issue in Nigeria, with a recent case in Imo State highlighting its frightening impact. On September 2, 2024, a couple accused of stealing a motorcycle was brutally burned to death by a mob in the Orogwe-Ohii area. This act of public violence, carried out by angry […]