The police in Adamawa on Sunday confirmed the killing of three suspected criminals by a mob in Yola. Residents of the area also told PREMIUM TIMES
Residents of the area also toldSuleiman Nguroje, the Adamawa police spokesperson, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the three persons were suspected members of a crime group called Shila Boys.“We received a distress call that Shila Boys attacked and robbed some people and were later attacked by a mob while attempting to escape.
“They take passengers and rob them in the process, they use dangerous weapons to attack and rob their passengers,” he said. The suspects had earlier reportedly attacked some shops along Bauchi street and Damilu during which they snatched phones and valuables and inflicted injuries on some residents. “They are operating at free will, unchallenged, snatching phones and valuables and inflicting injuries on their victims.
“The time of blames games are over, we are not going to hold our hands and wait for the government and security agencies to tackle the situation alone. Yes it is a government responsibility to protect our lives and property, but we have to give our on quota.
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