Police rescue three alleged fraudsters from mob
The police command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it rescued three alleged internet fraudsters from a mob in the Lokogoma area of Abuja.
Spokeswoman Josephine Adeh disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
She said the police commissioner in charge of the FCT, Babaji Sunday, cautioned the public against jungle justice.
According to the statement, Mr Sunday said a preliminary investigation revealed that the mob attacked the suspects after attempting to defraud a female point-of-sale (POS) operator.
The statement added that the suspects were rescued following the prompt intervention of the police and were currently in police custody.
The incident occurred around Peace Court Estate, on Lokogoma Road.
The police commissioner condemned the mob action and urged residents to lodge complaints at police stations to seek justice. He stressed the need to allow justice to prevail at all times, irrespective of the crime committed.
The police chief warned that resorting to self-help is criminal and punishable by law. He said a full-scale investigation was underway to establish the facts of the case.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Naira appreciates marginally against dollar at official market
Data published on the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency gained 63 kobo.
Hot news Home top
France leads global ranking ahead of quarter-final fixtures
France is leading the 2026 FIFA/Coca-Cola World Cup ranking.
Politics
ADC faction withdraws from Edo LG election, cites credibility concerns
“There is no point participating in an election whose result has already been determined before the exercise is conducted,” Mr Osaze said.
![Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi [Photo Credit: Twitter]](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/G_al6PKXIAAfMKN.jpg)
States
Gov. Ododo donates 10 electric motorcycles to FRSC in Kogi
Mr Ododo said the equipment would enhance the FRSC’s operational capacity, improve emergency response and strengthen highway patrol operations.
Economy
Senate okays sale of Lafarge to Huaxin, demands strict regulatory compliance
The decision follows consideration of the Senate ad hoc committee’s report on the transaction.
States
Edo PDP boycotts LG election
The PDP alleged that the process is rooted in illegality and constitutional violations.
