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Jungle justice in Benue: Motorcycle snatcher killed, burnt to ashes in Makurdi

A yet to be unidentified man has been burnt to death by a mob for allegedly trying to steal a motorcycle in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

The incident reportedly happened on Friday December 4th, 2020 at around 12:45 pm, around Auto 360, Gboko Road.

According to eyewitness, the suspect allegedly shot a commercial motorcyclist in attempt to snatch his bike but the bullet didn’t penetrate his body.

Other motorcyclists in the area pursued and caught the suspect along Gboko road and set him ablaze.

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