Mob Beats Two Artisans to Death Mistaken as Armed Robbers in Edo

By Towncriernews

Two artisans mistaken for armed robbers have been reportedly beaten to death by a mob in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

The unfortunate incident was said have occurred in Amagba community in  Oredo Local Government Area of the state.

The artisans (now deceased), identified as Osamudiamen Ehigie and Nosa Aghimie reportedly  work as a welder.

There were said to be returning from a project site in Amagba around 6:00pm when they ran into gunmen who had just robbed in the area.

It was gathered that the gunmen gave the duo a hot pursuit and in the ensuing confusion, Osamudiamen and Nosa reportedly ran into a House in the vicinity and hid themselves.

Thereafter, residents in the neighborhood who mistook the two for the robbers, apprehended them and beat them to death.

Consequently, police preliminary investigation exonerated the two artisans from the said crime.

The owner of the site they went to work also reportedly affirmed their innocence.

To this end,  police operatives have arrested three suspects alleged to have been directly involved in the lynching.

The suspects arrested include, Frank Abolo, 37, Samson Odewole, 22, and Happy Ohiowere, 25.

The State Police spokesman, SP. Moses Yamu who confirmed the incident said the three suspects have been charged to court for murder.

According to Yamu: “The Command is aware of the incident where two young boys unfortunately met their unfortunate situation.

“The Command has commenced investigation in that regard and immediately arrested three suspects, while two other suspects are at large.

“Those arrested have since been charged to court for prosecution,” he stated.