Mob Set Man On Fire
In a quiet neighborhood along Atiku Abubakar Road in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, a horrifying incident unfolded on the night of October 1, 2023, sending shockwaves through the community. A young man found himself at the mercy of an angry mob, accused of attempting to steal a generator from a new-generation church.
The shocking events of that fateful night were recounted by a witness, Amb Dignity Usenekong, who provided a chilling narrative of the incident. According to him, the suspect was apprehended by vigilant members of the community after allegedly switching off the generator that illuminated the premises of the church.
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“Burning in this picture is a young man who chose to sacrifice himself today,” Amb Dignity Usenekong began his account. “I mean, it’s a thief who was caught today, 1st October 2023, while attempting to steal a generator in a new generation church in my neighborhood, Atiku Abubakar Avenue after putting off the generator that was on.”
The situation escalated rapidly as a furious mob descended upon the young man. They wielded machetes, raining down brutal blows and pelting him with stones. In the end, their anger reached a horrifying climax as they dragged him out onto the tarred road and set him ablaze.
The incident raises several troubling questions about the prevalence of mob justice in society. While Amb Dignity Usenekong strongly condemned such acts, he also issued a plea for an end to theft and criminal activities in the community.
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It is noteworthy that even in the midst of the harrowing ordeal, the young man reportedly confessed to his alleged crime and was heard praying the Lord’s prayer before the flames engulfed him.
This tragic event has ignited a fierce debate within the community and beyond, with some expressing outrage over the brutality of the mob while others argue that it serves as a grim reminder of the need for a more effective criminal justice system.
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