The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) yesterday raised concern at the spate of jungle justice in parts of the country, cautioning against its consequences on criminal justice administration, rule of law and global reputation.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who said this in a statement yesterday in Abuja, condemned the trend of jungle justice in the country, describing it as “a deplorable and savage behaviour”.

The police spokesperson said the act had led to the tragic loss of lives and destruction of properties across the country. He said the inhuman act was a betrayal of justice and due process, which undermined the rule of law, fundamental principles and ideals of human rights and justice.

Adejobi said the Nigeria Police also condemned the act of arson in some parts of the country. He said the act led to the death by burning of some suspects in police custody and the setting ablaze of police barracks, patrol vans and the Divisional Police Station in Edo.

According to him, in the above case, the public alleged that the police were trying to pervert justice by taking into custody, some suspected kidnappers and armed robbers, accused of terrorising the community.

“The main suspect was arrested and almost lynched by some community members before he was rescued by the police and his arrest led to the arrest of three additional suspects.”

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