At least 17 youths are in police custody for the murder of Uromchi Okorocha, an Ebonyi State resident whom they accused of witchcraft.According to a statement released on Sunday by Muyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), they were arrested in Enohia Itim Village, Afikpo Local Government Area of the state, on Friday.The arrested youths were reported to have mobbed and burnt the late Okorocha, whom they claimed was “involved in the killing of several individuals through alleged witchcraft and spiritual means”.READ ALSO: Boy Abandoned in Edo Forest ‘for Witchcraft’ Found (Video)In reply, please quote;Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/323 Date: 5th January, 2025The Director of News ……………………………. PRESS RELEASE POLICE RESCUE KIDNAPPED HOSTAGES, ARREST 17 FOR MURDER.As IGP Reiterates Commitment to Public Safety.In a remarkable display… pic.twitter.com/9KATI4tcbz— Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi (@Princemoye1) January 5, 2025 “The suspects had mobilised and apprehended the deceased, but instead of handing him over to legal authorities and committing to the rule of law, they decided to take laws into their hands, becoming judge, jury and executioner,” stated Adejobi.“The police operatives of the Uwanna Division mobilised tactical teams to the scene on a rescue mission but the angry mob had already killed and burned Mr Okorocha before the arrival of the Police team.READ ALSO: Criminals or Crime Fighters? Inside the Minds of Jungle Justice Perpetrators“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., condemns this act of jungle justice in totality.“Citizens are once again urged to refrain from taking laws into their hands and report any suspected criminal activities to the nearest police division or formation around them for necessary action.”The post 17 Ebonyi Youths in Police Custody for Burning Man to Death appeared first on Foundation For Investigative Journalism.