Jungle justice: Criminal suspect burnt to death in Delta

Barely two weeks after four criminal suspects were set on fire at various locations in Warri, another angry mob, on Monday, burnt to death, a middle age criminal suspect on fire in Warri, Delta State.

The deceased identified as Emma Blue, was razed to death at the First Marine Gate junction in Warri/Sapele road, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta.

The alleged criminal was said to have been picked-up by the mob on Sunday night and held hostage till Monday before he was publicly "roasted."

The incident caused heavy traffic gridlock on the busy Warri/Sapele while sympathizers watched with pity.

The suspect was described as a notorious criminal always marauding the area, preying on his victims.

A witness, who spoke with the Nigerian Tribune, said "Emma Blue is a notorious criminal in this area; he has been arrested several times and released by the police.

''This time around, he went to rob and was caught in the process.

''They should continue to burn them to serve as a deterrent to others."

Another witness said the reign of jungle justice on criminals in Warri would stamp out the menace of robbery in the city.

According to him, ''setting criminals ablaze is good because people don't have much confident in police, when a criminal is arrested before you know it, he is released.

On April 24, no fewer than four suspects were burnt alive at strategic locations in Warri by angry mobs.

Source: Nigerian Tribune



The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta Command, DSP Celestina Kalu, could not not confirm the incident as of the time of filing the report as she said she was yet to be briefed.