Zamfara Man Allegedly Beaten to Death by Vigilantes Over 3 Watermelons, Family Demands Justice
A young man, Abdullahi Ibrahim, was allegedly beaten to death by members of a local vigilante group, Yansakai, in Gusau, Zamfara State, over suspicion of stealing three watermelons. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 21, 2025, along Gusau Hotel Road. His elder brother, Aminu Ibrahim, recounted that Abdullahi, who was mentally ill, was severely assaulted and denied immediate medical care.
The family condemned the act as “jungle justice” and a gross violation of human rights, demanding accountability for the vigilantes’ actions. Human rights lawyer Mubashir Umar confirmed involvement of the Yansakai group and stated that legal steps are underway to ensure justice. The Zamfara State Police have yet to release an official statement.
The incident has sparked public outrage, drawing comparisons to similar cases in Ondo State where young individuals were fatally beaten over minor accusations, highlighting ongoing concerns about vigilante justice in Nigeria.
A young man, Abdullahi Ibrahim, was allegedly beaten to death by members of a local vigilante group, Yansakai, in Gusau, Zamfara State, over suspicion of stealing three watermelons. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 21, 2025, along Gusau Hotel Road. His elder brother, Aminu Ibrahim, recounted that Abdullahi, who was mentally ill, was severely assaulted and denied immediate medical care.
The family condemned the act as “jungle justice” and a gross violation of human rights, demanding accountability for the vigilantes’ actions. Human rights lawyer Mubashir Umar confirmed involvement of the Yansakai group and stated that legal steps are underway to ensure justice. The Zamfara State Police have yet to release an official statement.
The incident has sparked public outrage, drawing comparisons to similar cases in Ondo State where young individuals were fatally beaten over minor accusations, highlighting ongoing concerns about vigilante justice in Nigeria.
Zamfara Man Allegedly Beaten to Death by Vigilantes Over 3 Watermelons, Family Demands Justice
A young man, Abdullahi Ibrahim, was allegedly beaten to death by members of a local vigilante group, Yansakai, in Gusau, Zamfara State, over suspicion of stealing three watermelons. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 21, 2025, along Gusau Hotel Road. His elder brother, Aminu Ibrahim, recounted that Abdullahi, who was mentally ill, was severely assaulted and denied immediate medical care.
The family condemned the act as “jungle justice” and a gross violation of human rights, demanding accountability for the vigilantes’ actions. Human rights lawyer Mubashir Umar confirmed involvement of the Yansakai group and stated that legal steps are underway to ensure justice. The Zamfara State Police have yet to release an official statement.
The incident has sparked public outrage, drawing comparisons to similar cases in Ondo State where young individuals were fatally beaten over minor accusations, highlighting ongoing concerns about vigilante justice in Nigeria.
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