Mob beats robbery suspect with toy gun to death in Lagos

<p>An Angry mob has killed a yet-to-be identified suspected armed robber while making attempts to rob a resident of Olugboso in the Agege area of Lagos State.</p>, <p>The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Benjamin Hundeyin who confirmed the incident on Sunday, noted that the incident occurred last week.</p>, <p>It was gathered that the suspect who broke into an apartment of a resident identified simply as Victor, was nabbed by the mob with a toy gun which he was using to scare his victims.</p>, <p>Confirming the development, the Lagos PPRO said the suspect’s corpse has been deposited in the morgue, while Victor, who engaged the suspect in a fight, is responding to treatment in a hospital.</p>, <p>He said, “The incident happened. A pair of scissors and a toy gun were found on the suspect. The corpse has been deposited in the morgue.</p>, <p>“The victim was taken to the hospital and he is responding to treatment. Investigation is ongoing”.</p>