Man lynched for killing another

A mob has lynched a commercial tricycle driver, who murdered another during a fight at Kpansia, in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State.

The driver and his victim had disagreed over fare, leading to a quarrel.

The victim’s death reportedly infuriated the mob who pounced on the driver, stoning him to death.

The police in the state confirmed the incident and condemned the mob justice.

Asinim Butswat, the spokesperson for the police command said, “The Bayelsa State Police Command has deployed an anti-riot squad to restore normalcy at Kpansia and environs, over the unfortunate murder of a community youth by a tricycle rider.

“The youth was allegedly stabbed to death by the tricycle rider over a minor disagreement.

“The Command condemns the action of the tricycle rider, who was also lynched to death by irate youths and appeal to members of the community to be calm.”