NIGERIA Three Nigerians committed an unspecified crime. They were caught and fatally punished by a large enraged crowd that gathered around them. The mob first beat them nearly unconscious and then burned them alive in a concrete corridor under a bridge.
Incidents like this reflect a harsh form of “street justice” that is not uncommon in parts of Nigeria. Many communities, frustrated by slow legal processes and a lack of trust in authorities, take the law into their own hands. Such lynchings often happen in public, with crowds believing they are delivering instant punishment. However, this kind of mob justice frequently targets suspects without a fair trial, leading to irreversible and brutal consequences. Human rights organizations have repeatedly condemned these practices, stressing the urgent need for stronger rule of law and better protection of accused individuals, regardless of the crime.
