Five hunters have been arrested in connection with the killing of a 14-year-old teenager in Maiha local government area of Adamawa State.
The suspects were alleged to have tortured the victim on suspicion that he stole N20,000.
A statement from the state Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Nguroje, said they were arrested on Wednesday, June 5, “for the unlawful arrest and torture” of the teenager who they accused of stealing the 20,000.
“The suspects are currently under investigation and would be charged to court for the law to take its course,” the Police statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dakonmbo Morris, who condemned the actions of the hunters, warned members of the public against taking the law into their own hands.
Five hunters arrested for torturing teenager to death over N20,000
