The Delta State Police Command has stated that it will reject victims of jungle justice that are brought to the police station, News About Nigeria reports.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, disclosed this in a post via his verified handle on X on Wednesday.
He noted that the police will not accept brutalised suspects, and those responsible for such acts will face murder charges if the victim dies.
He also stated that anyone who inflicts injuries on a suspect will be required to treat them in the hospital before they can be taken into custody.
“So I was at Trend FM today to discuss a different type of jungle justice. Many callers who called refused to yield to my advice and insisted that they will beat up a suspected thief black and blue before taking him to the police station.
“Let me make it clear, we won’t accept a wounded suspect who suffered from jungle justice in your compound from you.”
“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,” he stated.
He, therefore, warned residents to desist from meting out jungle justice to suspected criminals, as the Force will not take it lightly with them.
Recall that the Police has consistently condemned jungle justice, stressing its negative impact on the country’s justice system.
