A mother, Pauline Okpahefufe, has narrated how her 16-year-old son got lynched to death by members of her village, although he was not present at the crime scene. During her recent interview with Punch News, the bereaved mother added that her aged mother got beaten while attempting to free her grandson.
More details have emerged concerning the killing of Anthony, a teenager who was set ablaze in Cross River State. The mother of the deceased has continued to seek justice for her son.
Narrating the incident, Pauline said, “My mother told me that two boys got caught while reportedly stealing from a shop. However, some community members proceeded to beat the suspect. In the course of beating the boys, some members of the community identified the suspects as my son’s friends. They invaded my mother’s house and took my son to the scene where his alleged friends were getting lynched. The assailants consistently denied my son the opportunity to explain himself, as they told him to keep his mouth shut. They overwhelmed my aged mother, beat her, and tore her clothes. We reported the incident to the security operatives, and two relatives of the prime suspects involved in my son’s death got arrested. However, I have been sending money to feed the arrested suspects. The community elders handed over the shop owner to the authorities. Unfortunately, security officers are demanding more money before arresting the prime suspects. I do not have more money. My mother has since been traumatized by the incident. I have also been miserable since my son got killed.”
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