The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a suspected vandal, identified as Umar Biliaminu, from being lynched by an angry mob in the Iju area of the state.
The incident happened on Thursday evening when Biliaminu was allegedly caught carting away barbed wire from a perimeter fence in the community.
Confirming the development in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the suspect was apprehended around 8:40 p.m. but turned violent while being restrained.
According to him, Biliaminu stabbed one of the people attempting to apprehend him with a pair of scissors, sparking outrage and mob violence.
“This prompted mob action on him. Patrol officers from Iju Police Division raced to the scene and rescued him,” Hundeyin stated.
He added that the suspect is now in custody while investigations are ongoing. The police also vowed to track down and prosecute those who took part in the mob attack.
“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend those behind this barbaric act of jungle justice. Say NO to jungle justice!” Hundeyin wrote.
