Three suspected armed robbers were burned to death in Ikot Ansa community, Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, by enraged youths and vigilante groups.
Two of the suspected criminals were set ablaze, Saturday morning on Mayne Avenue in Calabar South LGA.
They were apprehended while attempting to rob one of the nearby houses. Their charred remains can be found on Art Street, just off Mayne Avenue.
On Saturday morning, another suspected armed robber was set ablaze in Ikot Ansa, Calabar, by a vigilante group that had apprehended him.
According to an eyewitness, John Akpan, a resident of Ikot Ansa, the suspect was a member of a three-man gang that robbed a house in the neighborhood but luck was not on their side.
Two others escaped but he was caught said the eyewitness.
As of the time of this report, his remains have not yet been evacuated from the scene in Calabar Municipal local government area.
His legs with matchet wounds were tied with rope while his upper body was completely burnt beyond recognition.
“The boy is suspected to be in his teen. He was in a group of three armed robbers who came to rob our neighbourhood at about 1 am this Saturday.
“He was caught by some vigilante group while the other two escaped and left him.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, Irene Ugbo said she was not aware of the incident but cautioned against jungle justice, saying the law is against it.
“We have usually cautioned against what is called jungle justice. All criminals must always be handed over to the law enforcement agencies for prosecution.”