…says mob acted on false information
The Chairman of Okene Council LGA has described the masterminds of killers of a man in the area as criminals who took the laws into their hands before securities made it to the scene.
Muhammad, “directed security agencies to carry out investigation on the unfortunate incidence while the District head of Okengwe, some ward heads and community leaders were invited to make statements for their negligence of responsibilities.
“However, preliminary investigations indicated that the information that led to the murder of the man was fake. Further investigation will revealed the identities of all those who masterminded the jungle justice and will be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Youths of Okene local government and the general public are hereby cautioned on the spread of fake news. People are advised to verify every security information and reports same to government for appropriate action.”