Mob Burns Three Suspected Motor Park Touts in Abuja After Fatal Family Accident
Panic swept through Mabushi in Abuja on Wednesday after an enraged mob set three suspected motor park touts on fire. The men were accused of causing a horrific accident that claimed the lives of a man, his wife, and their young son.
Eyewitnesses reported that the incident unfolded when the suspects allegedly tried to extort the family by forcefully taking control of their car’s steering wheel. This reckless act caused the vehicle to crash on the Mabushi Bridge, killing all three occupants instantly.
Disturbing footage circulating online shows the suspects lying on the ground before being doused with petrol and set ablaze by an unidentified person. Witnesses expressed outrage over the dangerous activities of touts operating under the Abuja Municipal Area Council, calling for immediate government intervention to curb their actions and restore safety to the city’s roads.
The tragic event has intensified public anger and sparked conversations about law enforcement’s role in controlling such individuals who openly harass and extort commuters. Residents are now demanding stronger policies and action from authorities to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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