The incident, which unfolded in broad daylight, has raised concerns about rising petty crime in the area and the dangers of mob justice.
According to eyewitnesses, the two suspects were seen attempting to steal a dog from a local resident’s compound.
According to eyewitnesses, the two suspects were seen attempting to steal a dog from a local resident’s compound.
The theft reportedly triggered immediate anger from neighbors, who rushed to confront the men as they tried to flee.
Chaos erupted during the confrontation. One of the suspects was reportedly overpowered and stabbed multiple times, sustaining fatal injuries before help could arrive.
Chaos erupted during the confrontation. One of the suspects was reportedly overpowered and stabbed multiple times, sustaining fatal injuries before help could arrive.
His accomplice survived the attack but was injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
“This happened so fast. One moment they were running with the dog, the next people were attacking them,” said a shocked neighbor.
“This happened so fast. One moment they were running with the dog, the next people were attacking them,” said a shocked neighbor.
“It’s terrible, but people are angry about the thefts happening all the time.”
Police confirmed that the deceased man’s body had been taken to the mortuary for post-mortem examination while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Police confirmed that the deceased man’s body had been taken to the mortuary for post-mortem examination while investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Authorities have appealed to the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands.
“A crime was committed, but mob justice cannot be allowed to prevail,” a local police officer said.
“A crime was committed, but mob justice cannot be allowed to prevail,” a local police officer said.
“We urge residents to report suspects to the police so that the law can take its course.” Continue reading..
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