Five hunters have been arrested in connection with the killing of a 14-year-old teenager in Maiha local government area of Adamawa State.
The suspects were alleged to
have tortured the victim on suspicion that he stole N20,000.
A statement from the state
Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, said they were arrested on
Wednesday, June 5, “for the unlawful arrest and torture” of the teenager who
they accused of stealing the 20,000.
“The suspects are currently
under investigation and would be charged to court for the law to take its course,”
the Police statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP
Dakonmbo Morris, who condemned the actions of the hunters, warned members of
the public against taking the law into their own hands.
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