Mob beats two suspected robbers to d3ath in Calabar

Two suspected robbers have been beaten to d3ath by a mob in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State.

The incident happened on Saturday night, August 29, 2026.

The suspects’ corpses were abandoned along Ekpo Abasi Street, near Yellow Duke.

A crowd gathered at the scene in the early hours if Sunday to catch a glimpse of the corpses before they were evacuated by police personnel.

Sources say one of the robbers may have been a scrap metal dealer who operates within the area, but this is yet to be confirmed by the authorities.

The spokesperson for the State Police Command, ASP Eitokpah, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday.

According to the PPRO, preliminary findings indicate that the victims were apprehended by residents who suspected them of involvement in a robbery before they were attacked.

“Police operatives who responded to the scene documented the incident and evacuated the bodies with the assistance of local government authorities. The remains have been deposited for preservation and identification,” he stated.

Eitokpah said investigations have commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the d3aths and to identify the deceased.

He added that the Command strongly condemned the act, warning residents against taking the law into their own hands.

“No individual has the right to take the law into their own hands. We urge members of the public to desist from jungle justice and always hand suspected offenders over to the police or other lawful authorities for investigation and prosecution,” he added 

Police said further details will be released as the investigation progresses.