The incident described how two kidnappers abducted a doctor and his brother, killed the brother despite collecting a ₦100 million ransom, and were later caught after walking into the same hospital where the doctor worked. He recognized them and alerted authorities, leading to their arrest—a lawful and responsible action that allowed justice to proceed through the proper system.
One comment reacted: “What happened to calling area boys first? 😔”
This statement is troubling because it encourages mob justice by suggesting the suspects should have been handed over to street enforcers rather than the police. Calling for vigilantes or touts to intervene promotes violence, lawlessness, and the risk of wrongful punishment. Such attitudes undermine the justice system and normalize extrajudicial actions, which can easily spiral into chaos or harm innocent people. Even in emotionally charged situations, accountability must remain within lawful channels to prevent further
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