Residents set suspected kidnapper ablaze in Niger

<p>A suspected kidnapper has been set ablaze in Niger State.</p>, <p>He was accused of abducting two children in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State.</p>, <p>DAILY POST learnt that the suspect, whose identity is not yet known, was taking the children to an unknown destination when he was accosted by some residents.</p>, <p>The residents descended on him and beat him to a coma as he could not give any credible answer.</p>, <p>The mob later poured petrol on the lifeless body before setting him ablaze.</p>, <p>A video showed some children participating in the jungle justice.</p>, <p>Abiodun Wasiu, the spokesperson of the State police command, when contacted, confirmed the incident.</p>, <p>He said, “when the police arrived at the scene, the mob had dispersed but they were able to evacuate the burnt body to the hospital; the police will arrest the culprits.”</p>