Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects in connection with the mob attack on a woman who was falsely accused of abducting three children in the state.

The Command disclosed that the suspects comprise 10 males and three females and are currently in police custody as investigations into the incident continue.

Confirming the arrests in a statement on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, said the suspects were apprehended by the division handling the case.

According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the woman was attacked by a mob after false claims circulated that she had abducted three children.

The police, however, established that the allegation was unfounded.

“The division has arrested 13 suspects, 10 males and three females, in the ongoing investigation into the mob attack involving the woman who was falsely accused of abducting three children,” Ukandu said.

He added that the suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Command condemned acts of jungle justice and warned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands or spreading unverified information capable of inciting violence.

Ukandu stressed that anyone found engaging in mob action or circulating false allegations would face prosecution in accordance with the law.

The police spokesperson urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies for proper investigation rather than resorting to self-help.

“The Command advises members of the public to always report suspicious incidents to the appropriate authorities and allow law enforcement agencies to carry out their responsibilities,” he said.

He added that investigations into the matter were ongoing and assured that all those found culpable would be brought to justice. (Nigerian Tribune)

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