The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned against the brutalisation of crime suspects before reporting them to the station.
Delta State Police Command Spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, disclosed this in a post on X on Wednesday while addressing the issue of jungle justice.
According to him, those responsible for such acts will face the full force of the law, including murder charges if the victim dies.
He wrote, “I was at Trend FM today to discuss a different type of jungle justice. Many callers who phoned in refused to heed my advice and insisted that they would beat a suspected thief black and blue before taking him to the police station.
“Let me make it clear, we won’t accept a wounded suspect who has suffered from jungle justice in your compound from you.”
He further stated that anyone who inflicts injuries on a suspect will be required to treat them in hospital before they can be taken into custody.
He added, “We will accompany you to the hospital where you will have to treat the suspect before we admit them.
“And if the suspect dies due to the beating, you and your accomplices will be charged with murder. No sentiment in law; know this, and know peace.”