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The Nigeria Police Force in Ebonyi State, has arraigned three suspects in alleged connection with the mob attack on a woman at the International Market, Abakaliki.
The suspects, identified as Nwokedi Charles, Ekwunife Chidubem, and Okapala Chiamaka, were charged to court following the conclusion of investigations into the incident.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, recalled that the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa-Okafor, had strongly condemned the incident and ordered a thorough, diligent, and impartial investigation.
The police spokesperson stated that the suspects were subsequently arraigned for their alleged involvement in the attack.
The Command reiterated its zero tolerance for jungle justice and all forms of self-help, urging members of the public to report suspected offenders to the police rather than resorting to mob action.
The Police warned that anyone found engaging in jungle justice would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
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