In Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, tragedy struck as two mobile police officers were fatally beaten by an enraged mob, while two others sustained injuries. The incident unfolded following a collision between a vehicle carrying four police officers and a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the rider and passenger.
Reportedly, the policemen were providing escort services to a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly, Honorable Emmanuel Agbaje, when the accident occurred. Despite the unfortunate incident, an angry mob stormed the Edo State Security Volunteer Network (vigilante) office where the officers were held, and mercilessly attacked them.
Tragically, two officers succumbed to their injuries inflicted by the mob, while the other two were rescued by members of the vigilante group and are currently receiving medical attention.
