A gruesome fiasco happened today, Monday, September 2nd, 2024, as husband and wife were cruelly set ablaze by enraged residents of the Orogwe/Ohii communities in Owerri West LGA of Imo state.
It was reported that the couple have been involved in a string of motorcycle thefts along Orogwe/Ohii road in Owerri West LGA of Imo state, which prompted the community’s extreme response.A video that went viral on Monday morning recorded the horrific scene of the couple engulfed in flames, surrounded by a multitude of watchers.
According to eyewitnesses, the couple operated a coordinated scheme where the woman would lure commercial motorcycle riders under the guise of needing a ride, while the man, armed with a pistol, would seize the motorcycles.
The onlookers portrayed the man as respected and well-regarded, yet his involvement in motorcycle thefts tarnished his reputation.
Infuriated by their criminal activities, the community took matters into their own hands, leading to the couple’s horrific end via jungle justice.
SGNews.