Furious residents in Adavi-Eba, Kogi State, have brutally attacked and beaten up a man, leaving him badly injured, after accusing him of theft.
The incident happened in the early hours of Friday, November 29, 2024.
According to reports, the suspect allegedly specialises in stealing phones and other valuables through the windows of houses. It was alleged that he tried to steal phones from a house and was nabbed by the occupants.
During interrogation, he was not specific about where he came from but mentioned Nagazi and Ihima.
The suspect has been handed over to the appropriate authorities.
