Three persons suspected to be behind the killing of a traditional ruler in Plateau State were on Friday evening set ablaze by an angry mob in Langtang North Local Government Area.
The victims were alleged to have been involved in the murder of the Ponzhi Kwallak of Kwallak Community, who was reportedly attacked and killed in his residence on Thursday night.
Sources in the area told Saturday PUNCH that the assailants shot the monarch before fleeing with his motorcycle and mobile phone, throwing the community into mourning.
Residents said the suspects were apprehended on Friday while allegedly attempting to sell the stolen motorcycle and were said to have confessed to the crime.
It was gathered that while being taken to security operatives, the suspects were intercepted by a mob near the Langtang North Local Government Secretariat and set on fire.
A resident, Moses Yakubu, said the attack on the monarch was linked to a motorcycle he had recently received.
“The traditional ruler was given a motorcycle a few days ago. Some individuals traced him to his house, shot him, took the bike and his phone, and fled,” he said.
He added that the suspects were later caught while trying to dispose of the motorcycle.
Another resident, Danladi Mark, described the incident as a reflection of growing frustration among residents over insecurity and what he termed delayed justice.
He warned that resort to mob action pointed to a deeper erosion of trust in the justice system.
“This is not about celebrating violence, but it shows how people feel about the failure to protect lives and ensure justice,” he said.
Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Alabo Alfred, were unsuccessful as calls to his phone were not answered as of the time of filing this report.
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