Vigilante leader, two others arrested for torturing man to death in Rivers
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The leader of a vigilante group and two of his members have been arrested in Rivers State for allegedly torturing a man to death.
The incident occurred in Okogbe Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area. The suspects—Joshua, the vigilante chairman; Friday Silas, a group member; and motorcyclist Obed Godlove—were apprehended on Sunday by community youths and a Joint Task Force in Ukpeliede Community while attempting to dispose of the victim’s body.
The victim, identified as Ghadafi, had reportedly been arrested by the trio on Saturday after being accused of stealing palm fruits from the community. He was allegedly tortured to death before the suspects attempted to dump his remains in a secluded area.
According to Chief Security Officer of Ukpeliede Community, Mr. Osiga King, the suspects were caught when the community noticed suspicious activity and alerted security operatives. King said that at the time of arrest, the victim’s hands and legs llwere still tied with ropes.
Culled from vanguard
