A suspected kidnapper caught in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State on Friday was set ablaze by some residents after he allegedly kidnapped two children.
The suspect, it was gathered, was carrying two children away to an unknown destination when he was accosted by some residents who asked him where he was taking the children.
However, the inability of the suspected kidnapper to give any credible answer forced the mob to descend on him and beat him to stupor.
Subsequently, the mob set the suspected kidnapper ablaze. A video of the mob action showed people pouring fuel on the lifeless body and setting it on fire. The video also showed some children participating in the jungle justice.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Abiodun Wasiu, when contacted, confirmed the incident.
He said when the police arrived at the scene, the mob had dispersed but were able to evacuate the burnt body to the hospital, adding that the police would arrest the culprits.
