Suspected Okada Snatchers Set Ablaze in Mararaba, Abuja (Graphic Photo)

 

According to DailyTrust, two suspected motorcycle snatchers in their 30s met their waterloo at the Mararaba area of Abuja when an angry mob nabbed and set them ablaze.

 

City News reports that the thieves were killed at two different locations. One of the suspects was burnt to death around Sharp Corner, near the Abuja - Keffi expressway, while the other was beaten to death with dangerous objects in Kabayi area.

 

Residents claims the two late men were part of a notorious syndicate that have been terrorising the area for a while. The scenes of the incidents have been deserted by the angry mob to evade any possible police arrest.

A witness, who simply identified himself as Mr. Dan, told City News: “I can’t tell you how many okada riders have since fallen victim. These thieves have snatched many okada and they are ever ready to snatch more.”

The witness alleged that the suspects killed some of the riders in the process, “Many of the bikes were bought on hire purchase for as much as N180,000. How do you think the riders or owners can pay this money when the okadas are snatched from them?”

He said luck ran out on the suspects when they tried to escape with a snatched motorcycle. They were tracked by mobs at different locations, he said.
 

The bodies of the suspected robbers have been taken to the morgue by the police with nobody showing up to claim them.