Angry mob lynch three suspected bandit informants in Kaduna-Official
Kaduna State Government has confirmed the killing of three suspected bandit informants by an angry mob at Zangon Aya community in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the incident occured on Monday afternoon when the angry mob stormed the home of the deceased identified to be informants to bandits who are responsible for the recent kidnappings in the area.
He said the victims are one Abdullahi Mohammed Gobirawa, his wife Binta Abdullahi and his son Hassan Abdullahi.
He said after killing the three family members, the mob also looted their property before setting their house ablaze.
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The commissioner noted that receiving the reports, Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness at the violent actions of the citizens, and strongly condemned the extra-judicial killings.
El-Rufai stressed that lawful means alone should be adopted in confronting suspicions of criminality, as the destructive practice of self-help would only result in greater harm.
He therefore, directed security agencies to conduct thorough investigations into the incident and urged citizens to maintain order.
He also cautioned against stereotyping of any sort and appealed for consistent recourse to the constituted agencies.
