Two artisans reportedly mistaken for armed robbers have been overwhelmed to dying by a mob in Benin Metropolis, the Edo State capital.
The unlucky incident was stated to have occurred within the Amagba group in Benin Metropolis, Oredo Native Authorities Space of the State.
The artisans (now deceased), recognized as Osamudiamen Ehigie and Nosa Aghimie reportedly work as welders.
They have been stated to be getting back from a mission web site in Amagba round 6 pm after they bumped into gunmen who had simply robbed within the space.
It was gathered that the gunmen gave the duo a scorching pursuit. within the ensuing confusion, Osamudiamen and Nosa reportedly ran right into a Home within the neighborhood and hid themselves.
It was additional gathered that residents within the neighbourhood who mistook the 2 for the robbers apprehended them and beat them to dying.
Consequently, a police preliminary investigation exonerated the 2 artisans from the stated crime.
The proprietor of the location the place they went to work additionally reportedly affirmed their innocence.
To this finish, police operatives arrested three suspects alleged to have been straight concerned within the lynching.
The suspects arrested embody Frank Abolo, 37, Samson Odewole, 22, and Completely satisfied Ohiowere, 25.
The State Police spokesman, SP. Moses Yamu who confirmed the incident stated the three suspects have been charged in court docket for homicide.
In line with Yamu: “The Command is conscious of the incident the place two younger boys sadly met their unlucky state of affairs.
“The Command has commenced an investigation in that regard and instantly arrested three suspects, whereas two different suspects are at massive.
“These arrested have since been charged to court docket for prosecution,” he said.
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