5 Teens Arrested For Jungle Justice In Gombe

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Five minors have been arrested for the murder of a man in Gombe state.
The suspects were said to have beaten the victim, leading to his demise.
The corpse of the deceased has been deposited in the morgue.

Men of the Gombe state police command have arrested five suspects for jungle justice.

The suspects, minors, were identified as Jauro Babawuro,17, Yayaji Bello,16, Baffaji Adamu,16, Babangida Dotti,18, and Yaya Bapati,17.

The incident happened around December 24, 2024.

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5 Teens Arrested For Jungle Justice In Gombe

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According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the state command, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the incident occured during a wedding ceremony.

The statement added that the suspects were arrested following a report by the victim’s father.

The statement reads;

On 12/12/2024 at about 2000hrs, information received from Officer in charge of Ribadu Police out station, that on same date at about 1800hrs one Dotti Manu age 50yrs ‘m’ of Wuro Wandara village via Ribadu district, reported at the station that on 21/12/2024 at about 2200hrs during wedding ceremony altercations ensued between his son and the above-mentioned suspects and the suspects used sticks and beaten up the said Lamido ‘m’ as a result he sustained an internal injury,”

“However, the victim was admitted at Kowa Clinic Tongo where he was treated and later confirmed d3ad while receiving treatment.

“Corpse has been deposited at General Hospital Bajoga for autopsy.

“The case is under investigation and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.”

We are committed to ensuring that justice is served in this case, and we will do everything in our power to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the PPRO added