27-Year-Old Man, Emezie Chibueze, Allegedly beaten To Уath By Local Vigilante For Stealing Plantain In Anambra
27-Year-Old Man, Emezie Chibueze, Allegedly beaten To Ðeath By Local Vigilante For Stealing Plantain In Anambra
A 27-year-old man identified as Emezie Chieloka has reportedly died after allegedly being subjected to severe t0rturɛ by members of a village task force and vigilante operatives in Ezinifite, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to information sent to Oriental Times, Chieloka was reportedly picked up from his family home on October 27 by members of a village task force over an alleged theft of plantain.
The informant alleged that the task force members assaulted him before taking him to a vigilante office, where he was reportedly subjected to further severe beatings by security operatives.
He further claimed that Chieloka was detained in a cell for five days without food or water.
According to the account, the operatives eventually returned him to his family on November 1 after allegedly observing that his condition had deteriorated critically.
The family reportedly rushed him to a hospital for medical attention, but he died on November 3.
The circumstances surrounding Chieloka’s death have not been independently verified. It is also unclear whether the village task force or vigilante operatives involved have responded to the allegations or whether the police have commenced an investigation.
The incident raises serious concerns about alleged extrajudicial punishment, custodial abuse and the treatment of suspects accused of civil or criminal offences.
Our heritage Reporter will continue to follow developments surrounding the incident.
