Lynching

Angry mob lynches bus conductor for stabbing passenger to death over N100 change

They also burned the bus conveying the victim as the driver fled the scene.

JUNGLE JUSTICE: How man saved innocent woman from senseless lynching in Imo

But for Ugwu, the innocent lady would have become another victim of senseless jungle justice in Nigeria.

JUNGLE JUSTICE: Pregnant woman, 32, beaten to death in Adamawa for “being a witch”

The pregnant woman was attacked with sticks, rope and killed on the allegation that she was a witch.

Suspected thief narrowly escapes lynching in Lagos

The unnamed suspect is said to be notoriously known for his atrocities in the Ajao estate area of Lagos State.

Senate charges Police, FG on disturbing increase in jungle justice in Nigeria

Nigerian lawmakers have taken turns in condemning acts of jungle justice in the country, citing the recent increase in lynching as an indication that the people were losing confidence in the government.

Lynching of criminals in Nigeria; A heartbreaking account of victim who lost brother to robbery attack

In his reaction to the recently lynched teenager in Orile, Lagos, Harrison narrated the traumatic experience his family have had to endure, after his 20-year-old brother was stabbed to death in January for not giving up his phone to his attacker.

Photos: Suspected robber allegedly names police accomplices to save self from angry Lagos mob

Austin Obi was reportedly naming his police “friends” when officers stormed the scene and whisked him away.