Motorcycle thief burnt, cultist killed, Plateau monarch kidnapped

 

A young man suspected to be a motorcycle thief was on Saturday set ablaze by an irate mob in Angwa Rukuba community, in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The suspect was alleged to have stolen over 10 motorcycles.

“When the suspect was apprehended, the police came and took him to their station but the mob dragged him out and set him ablaze,” an eyewitness said.

Also, a clash between two rival cults left one person dead in Gwarandok community, in the Jos South LGA of the state.

Meanwhile, in Mangu LGA, gunmen attacked Langai community and kidnapped the traditional ruler.

The state police spokesperson, Alabo Alfred, confirmed the three incidents.

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