Police arraign three suspects over mob attack at abakaliki market

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arraigned three individuals for their alleged involvement in the mob attack on a woman at the International Market in Abakaliki.

The suspects, identified as Nwokedi Charles, Ekwunife Chidubem, and Okapala Chiamaka, were charged to court after the conclusion of police investigations into the incident.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu.

According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, reaffirmed the Command’s zero-tolerance policy against jungle justice and all forms of unlawful mob action.

The Commissioner had earlier condemned the attack and directed a thorough, impartial, and comprehensive investigation into the matter.

“The Command reiterates its strong stance against jungle justice and all forms of self-help. Members of the public are urged to report suspected offenders to the Police rather than resort to mob action,” the statement read.

The Police further warned that anyone found participating in jungle justice or any form of unlawful self-help would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.