Police Prevent Mob Lynching of Suspected Thieves in Kebbi

On August 26, the Kebbi State Police Command intervened to prevent a mob from lynching two men, Rufai Salihu and Aliyu Muhammad, suspected of motorcycle theft in the Gesse Phase 1 area of Birnin Kebbi. The police, led by SP Bashir Usman, responded quickly to the incident, rescuing the suspects who had sustained injuries and were taken to a medical facility for treatment.

During the operation, one Boxer motorcycle was recovered from the suspects, and seven motorcycles abandoned by the mob were also impounded. The situation escalated when the mob attempted to attack a police facility, prompting the deployment of reinforcements to disperse the crowd.

CP Umar M. Hadejia condemned the mob's actions, urging the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and to allow police investigations to proceed.

He warned that those involved in mob actions would face legal consequences and reiterated the police's commitment to combating motorcycle theft and ensuring public safety in Kebbi State.