Angry youths in Afikpo North
Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have reportedly buried alive a suspected
armed robber identified as Chukwudi Omaka.
Omaka along with his gang members
had allegedly robbed and killed a businessman, known as Idam Ogbonnia.
Ogbonnia was reportedly killed at
Amaisri community in the area.
Omaka was also among robbers who
robbed a cold room known as Etuelughu, belonging to one Oko Udu Monday and
another Provisions Store belonging to a businessman identified as David.
The youths, after burying the
suspect alive, reportedly planted a tree on the grave in accordance with the
customs of the community against anyone who committed a crime.
The tradition has been as old as
the community.
A 29-year-old brother to the man
who was buried alive, Gideon Omaka, told the newspaper that he did not know
anything about the robbery for which his brother was killed.
He said, “I was in my house when
people attacked me and killed my brother, Chukwudi. I ran away.
“They said my brother was one of
those who robbed Idam Ogbonnia in my village.
“My brother was the one who was
buried alive when I ran away. The people later arrested me.
“I just returned from prison,
that was why the people said I knew about the robbery that took place in my
community for which my brother was accused, attacked and buried alive. I was
released from prison March this year.”
I don't think it is advisable to bury someone alive irrespective of the crime committed, it has after effect oh!
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