Three suspects have been detained, according to the Bayelsa State Police Command, in connection with the lynching of 32-year-old Ebimotimi Freeborn, who was accused of stealing bread along the Tombia-Amassoma Road in the state’s Yenagoa region.
The accused were named as Preye Mathew, Theophilus Tiro, and Famous Precious in a statement released by the state police public relations officer on Tuesday.
Butswat said, “The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the mob action by an unruly crowd, which led to the death of Ebimotimi Freeborn, 32.
“The suspects, Preye Mathew, 50, Theophilus Tiro, 28, and Famous Precious, 22, were arrested on July 9, 2023, around 5pm along the Tombia- Amassoma Road, after an angry mob lynched the suspect to death for allegedly stealing bread.
“The command condemns the action of the mob and warns members of the public to desist from taking laws into their own hands. The suspects are undergoing interrogation and would be charged to court at the conclusion of the investigation.”