Two Suspected ‘One-Chance’ Robbers Killed by Angry Mob in Abuja

A violent mob attack occurred along the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resulting in the deaths of two men accused of robbery. The incident took place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, around 3 pm, when the suspects, operating a commercial vehicle, allegedly robbed a woman traveling from the Gosa area to the city.

Witnesses claimed that after stealing her belongings, the suspects pushed her out of the moving vehicle. This act sparked outrage among bystanders, who promptly chased after the suspects. An eyewitness reported that one of the suspects, despite being severely injured, attempted to escape and sought refuge at a nearby church, Foundation of Truth Assembly (FOTA).”

The vehicle behind them almost ran over the woman, but thank God, the driver managed to stop just in time,” the eyewitness said. “That same driver then started chasing the robbers while honking to alert other road users. “As the pursuit continued, more motorists and bystanders joined in. Their escape attempt ended at ACO Estate Junction when another motorist blocked their path as they tried to make a U-turn back toward Gosa.”

However, the mob continued their assault, using stones to fatally injure him. The intense anger and aggression displayed by the mob led to the tragic loss of life.The vehicle allegedly used in the crime was set ablaze by the mob. This destructive act further underscored the intense emotions and outrage stirred by the incident.

“I went closer and saw that he was just sitting in the gutter. I started recording again, and people were asking him questions,” the eyewitness recounted. “They asked for his name, but he refused to say. When they asked where he was from, he said Ogun State. They also asked if he was Yoruba, and he confirmed it.” “While the interrogation continued, members of the mob who had initially assumed he was dead began gathering again. Within moments, the aggression resumed.

“They started coming back, one by one. Then they poured fuel on him, intending to set him on fire like they did with the other one.” “He was very weak because they had already beaten him badly before. As he approached the church, someone shouted that they shouldn’t k!ll him there. So, they dragged him away from the church premises to another property nearby.” The incident highlights concerns about mob justice and the need for effective law enforcement mechanisms to prevent such violent outcomes.

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