The Kogi state police command has arrested nine members of the state vigilante services for torturing a suspect to death in Ofabo community.
The incident, which occurred Monday in Ofu local government area was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya.
He stated Tuesday in Lokoja that, an Igbo man reported to the head of the Kogi state vigilance services that the victim allegedly stole his N200,000.
The head of the vigilante, allegedly without investigation, ordered that the suspect be tortured under his supervision until the victim gave up the ghost.
“An Igbo man alleged that his N200,000 was stolen and he reported to the state chairman of the community vigilance service.”
The police also confirmed that their shops were razed in a reprisal attack that followed the killing while Nine suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The PPRO stated that the command has commenced full investigation into the incident.
