No fewer than ten people lost their lives to jungle justice in Edo State while plying one of the roads in Uromi Local Government Area.
It was gathered that the hunters, who were thought to be kidnappers, were coming from River state to Kano state when they were attacked by a mob.
Eye witness account stated that the hunters were stopped by vigilantes on a normal stop and search. In the cause of their search they found guns, machete, dog and other personal belongings.
Issues escalated when residents of Uromi accused the hunters of being kidnappers. The mob bounced on the suspects and set them ablaze.
The situation got out of hand and was left uncontrolled until all the suspects were burnt beyond recognition.
Security operatives later got the scene of the incident but it was too late to save any suspects from the angry mob.
The deceased bodies have been evacuated from the scene of the incident and investigation have been launched.