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Here are some of the most violent lynching incidents of young people in Nigeria and why they made the headlines

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12 months ago

2023/05/10

Lynching is a form of extrajudicial killing that has been prevalent in Nigeria for many years. It is an act of violence that is often carried out by mobs who take the law into their own hands.

Lynching has claimed the lives of many young people in Nigeria, and these incidents have often made the headlines due to their violent and gruesome nature. Here are some of the most violent lynching incidents of young people in Nigeria and why they made the headlines.

1. Aluu 4 Lynching

In 2012, four students of the University of Port Harcourt, Chidiaka Biringa, Lloyd Toku Mike, Tekena Elkanah, and Ugonna Obuzor were lynched by a mob in Aluu community in Rivers State.

The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media, causing outrage across the country.

The four young men were accused of stealing laptops and mobile phones, but it was later revealed that they were innocent. The Aluu 4 lynching sparked national debates about mob justice and Nigeria’s need for justice reform.

2. Abuja Lynching

In 2018, a young man identified as Salisu Ibrahim was lynched by a mob in the Galadimawa area of Abuja.

The incident was triggered by allegations that the young man was a member of a gang that specialized in stealing mobile phones.

The mob beat him to death and set his body on fire. The gruesome incident was captured on video and went viral on social media, causing outrage across the country.

The Abuja lynching once again highlighted the dangers of mob justice in Nigeria.

3. Ikotun Lynching

In 2020, a young man identified as Jimoh Isiaq was shot dead by police during the #EndSARS protests in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

His death sparked protests across the country, and a mob in the Ikotun area of Lagos State attacked and lynched a police officer, Inspector Erinfolami Ayodeji, in retaliation.

The incident made the headlines due to the high tension and violence that surrounded the #EndSARS protests and the need for police reform in Nigeria.

lynching is a violent and gruesome act that has claimed the lives of many young people in Nigeria.

These incidents often make the headlines due to their violent nature and the need to address the issue of mob justice in Nigeria.

It is important for the government and law enforcement agencies to take decisive action against lynching and to promote the rule of law and due process in the country. Only then can the country truly be a safe place for all its citizens.