A 32-year-old man, Mr. Simon Mbam, of Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has committed suicide after he was tortured by some villagers for allegedly stealing N1,000 from a shop in the market.
The victim, who jumped into a pond in the area last weekend, found himself in the mess when he left his house in the evening of the fateful day to buy drinks with his friends.
While late Simon and his friends were busy sipping their drinks, the owner of the shop raised an alarm over a missing N1,000 in his carton of drinks, but no customer admitted to haven taken the money.
The alarm raised by the shop owner attracted villagers who stormed the scene and gave the suspects till the following day to return the money or face the consequences.
According to Vanguard, It was learned that the said missing money was found at the door step of the shop, but when the villagers who were determined to get to the root of the matter gathered, the owner of the shop insisted on knowing the person behind the act.
The suspect, who later confessed to the crime, was allegedly beaten by the irate villagers until he started bleeding and losing consciousness.
They demanded that he should be treated like a thief, even as he was fined two goats, two crates of beer and N5,000, which were immediately provided by the suspect’s mother (names withheld).
It was gathered that the village head rejected what the suspect’s mother brought, insisting that an additional N5,000 should be provided so that the matter would be completely resolved without involving the police.
This second demand by the villagers made the suspect, who felt humiliated by the entire process, escape from his captors and jumped into Aku Pond, which was not far from the market square.
All efforts to rescue him on time proved abortive as he drowned before his body was retrieved by the villagers.
Meanwhile, four persons including the village head, had been arrested by the police after the mother of the victim reported the matter.
Hmmm! when will Jungle justice stop in Nigeria..they should have handed him over to the police...
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What was the essence of frustrating the young man to death, at least he was courageous enough to own up to the act. Now he is dead, hope you"all do some time in jail.. Illiterates !!!
ReplyDeleteHe died to save his poor mother from embarrassment and spending all her money for his release. Sad
ReplyDeleteAhh na wa o! This story just made me weak hehe abeg the deceased sef na wa for him. Its embarrassing enough caught stealing but a grown ass man like you steals 1k,damn! Now that's beyond embarrassing
ReplyDeletethis is so sad, but they should have atleast forgiven him after he returned the money and nt humiliate him until he killed himsef
ReplyDeleteI hope they are now satisfied.
ReplyDeleteNa wa oh
ReplyDeletemay his soul rest in peace, no body is perfect in dis life. ** miss lewisky **
ReplyDeleteIt is so disheartening. All the people involve should be arrested.
ReplyDeleteAnd if that's the fine for stealing 1k what then will they fine our politicians?
ReplyDeleteMy dear!
DeleteThe owner of the bar went too far ooo He would have settled with the matter once he got his money back,no one is perfect but am not saying you should steal
ReplyDeletereading this story gave me goosebumps... he didn't deserve that kind of treatment...
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Darlwyn
One thing some pple are good in doing is play the holier than thou altitude....All this drama for a returned 1k...I think the villagers are more wicked that this man!!...
ReplyDeleteThis story just spoil my mood
Jungle justice! The villagers and their king sef
ReplyDelete#Zimama#
some of doz tales u hear nd u wonder... how much have been blessed by God... baba modupe ooo
ReplyDeleteSad sad sad...
ReplyDeleteSo sad
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