The Delta State Police Command has warned against meting out jungle justice to suspected criminals.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, disclosed this in a post on X.om on Wednesday.
Edafe stated that the police will not accept brutalised suspects, and those responsible for such acts will face murder charges if the victim dies.
He wrote, ““Let me make it clear, we won’t accept a wounded suspect who suffered from jungle justice in your compound from you.”
He further said that anyone who inflicts injuries on a suspect will be required to treat them him in the hospital before they can be taken into custody.
He added, “We will accompany you to the hospital where you will have to treat the suspect before we admit the suspect.
“And if the suspects dies due to the beating, you and your other accomplices will be charged to court for murder. No sentiment in law, know this, and know peace.”
The Nigerian Police have often been accused of freeing suspected criminals after collecting money from them.
This has promoted many Nigerians to resort to jungle Justice on these suspects whenever they are caught
