Burnt Body Found in Anambra Waste Dumpsite

 

Tragedy struck in Iyiowa Odekpe, Anambra State, on Tuesday, May 7, when police officers on patrol made a chilling discovery a burnt corpse dumped in a waste site. The body is believed to be that of a man allegedly caught stealing car batteries with a gang before being lynched and set ablaze by an angry mob.

According to preliminary police investigations, the deceased was part of a group known for targeting vehicles and stealing their batteries. Reports indicate that while his accomplices managed to flee the scene, the suspect wasn’t so lucky. The mob, acting in fury, took justice into their own hands, resulting in a gruesome end for the alleged thief.

Speaking on the incident, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the discovery and strongly condemned the mob action. He quoted Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu as urging the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands, regardless of the crime alleged.

"Resorting to jungle justice not only undermines the rule of law but could also lead to tragic errors and the loss of innocent lives," CP Orutugu stated.

The police are continuing investigations into the matter and are calling on residents to report any criminal activity directly to law enforcement for proper investigation and prosecution.