A suspected armed robber was beaten to death by an irate mob in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Moses Joel Yamu, who confirmed the incident in a statement at the weekend said the suspect and two members of his gang invaded a compound in Emauodu community, to rob the occupants.

One of the victims raised an alarm which made the other two escape while firing shots in the air.

However luck ran out on the deceased as he was apprehended by residents and beaten to d£ath.

“On 05/09/2024 at about 0230hrs, operatives of the Ekpoma Police Division while responding to a distress call about an ongoing robbery incident, rushed to the scene and met the suspect lying lifeless as a result of mob action,” the statement read.

“He was rushed to Eromosele hospital where he later died and confirmed by a medical Doctor, while receiving treatment.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Nemo Iwo, psc (+) while commending members of the community for their alertness, appeals to the general public to desist from carrying out jungle justice and always hand over suspects to the Police for investigation.”