A horrific incident occurred in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on September 2, 2024, where a husband and wife were brutally set ablaze by an angry mob. The couple was accused of being involved in a string of motorcycle thefts along Orogwe/Ohii Road, leading to their gruesome demise.
According to eyewitnesses, the couple had been operating a coordinated scheme to steal motorcycles. The woman would allegedly lure commercial motorcycle riders into a trap, while the man, armed with a pistol, would seize the Motorcycle. The community, frustrated by their criminal activities, took matters into their own hands, leading to the couple's tragic end.
A viral video captured the harrowing scene, showing the couple engulfed in flames, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers. Witnesses described the man as imposing and well-respected, but his involvement in motorcycle thefts tarnished his reputation.
As of this report, the police have not been informed about the incident, and the identities and residences of the deceased have not been disclosed. The media alert the authorities about this tragic event.
