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How Frustration, Delayed Justice Fuel Jungle Justice, Nigerians Speak
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Nigerians are no doubt passing through what could be considered the toughest phase in the history of the country since the return to democracy in 1999.
Apart from issues of insecurity, hunger is biting harder, job losses are on the increase, frustration is at the highest ebb.
No doubt the citizens utilize every available opportunity to ventilate their anger. Sadly though, the victims of such situations- jungle justice are the same commoners.
DAILY POST reports that several cases of jungle justice have been recorded in the country since January.
Wikipedia defines jungle justice or mob justice or lynching as a form of public extrajudicial killings, where an alleged criminal is publicly humiliated, beaten and summarily executed by vigilantes or an angry mob.
It stated that, “Treatments can vary from a “muddy treatment”, where the alleged criminal is forced to roll in mud for hours, to severe beatings followed by execution by necklacing”.
One of the reported cases of recent jungle justice in the country was a case of two people suspected to be motorcycle snatchers in Ibadan. The duo were burnt at General Gas under bridge in Ibadan on Wednesday, 20 July, 2022.
DAILY POST also reports that two suspected motorcycle snatchers were also set on fire last month in the same town.
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It was also reported on June 8 this year that two suspected armed robbers were killed in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.
Samuel Deborah, who was until her death a student of a College of Education in Sokoto State, was killed in a controversial manner by some suspects who are yet to be prosecuted.
A suspected thief was in March last year set ablaze in Delta State.
In Enugu State, two persons, including a native doctor, were also stoned to death a few weeks back for allegedly using a minor for ritual.
DAILY POST sought the opinion of several stakeholders and they expressed divergent views on the causes and implications of the trend.
Anarchy Reigns In The Absence Of Rule Of Law – Social Workers
National President of Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) Alhaji Mashood Mustapha in his explanation said that jungle justice is increasing in the country as a result of a weak judicial system.
He posited that anarchy reigns in the absence of rule of law.
Mustapha called on the government and other stakeholders to address this issue with the aim of curtailing or bringing this primitive behavior to an end.
He said, “Extrajudicial killings through mob action are on the increase as a result of a weak judicial system. In the absence of rule of law, anarchy reigns, thereby putting humanity in danger.
“The Nigeria Association of Social Workers frowns at this shameful lawlessness and would like to appeal to the law enforcement agents to take appropriate actions in stemming out this mess that is spreading like bush fire across the country. Many innocent people have lost their lives and we are appealing to our people not to be taking laws into their hands because life is sacrosanct.
“The rule of law should prevail above the rule of man. The Nigeria Association of Social Workers condemn the killing of people outside the legal framework, as this is not only barbaric but inhuman. These mob killings can lead to total breakdown of law and order if not curtailed on time. Our association is hereby calling on the government or any appropriate body to address this issue with the aim of curtailing or bringing this primitive behavior to an end. We also call on the Human Rights Organizations to rise up to this challenge”.
Jungle Justice Thrives When People Lose Confidence In The System – Legal Practitioner
A legal practitioner, Barrister Ahmed Junaid Sanusi in an interview with DAILY POST, said that jungle justice thrives when people have lost confidence in the justice system.
He told DAILY POST that the only solution is to ensure that justice is done in all cases.
Junaid added that proper reporting of cases where justice is done will also go a long way in sanitizing the system.
He concluded by saying that those who participated in jungle justice should be made to face the music.
Junaid said, “Well, jungle justice thrives where people fail to believe in the justice system. The solution is to ensure that justice is done in all cases and not just done but seen to have been done too. Proper reporting of cases will also go a long way. There should be proper enlightenment to let the people know that justice is not a one way traffic.
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“Justice is three-way traffic. Justice to the state, to the victim and to the defendant who has been accused of having committed an offence.
“Lastly, persons who have participated in jungle justice should always be made to face the music of their indiscretions. This is without prejudice to what might have led them to engage in jungle justice. There is no justification whatsoever for barbarism and lawlessness”.
Curb Jungle Justice Before It Consumes The Innocents – Diction Coach Tells Stakeholders
A diction coach, Mr. Richard Israel in his contribution, expressed worry that jungle justice was consuming innocent citizens.
“As I said, the current situation in the country might be one of the reasons, and the lack of trust in the Nigeria Police is contextual to the prevalent event. Nevertheless, we would not plunge the country into abysmal misdemeanors because the government has failed to serve as an ointment of succour.
“However, our government has a prominent role in mitigating the intensity. The government, maybe at the level of state government, should sensitize the public about the consequence of meting out jungle justice to a presumed. It is a menace we need to curb before it consumes the innocent,” he said.
Nigerian Government Is To Be Blamed For The Ugly Development – Labour Leader
A labour leader and public affairs analyst, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, said that the Nigerian government is to be blamed for the ugly development.
Emelieze, who is the national coordinator of All Workers Convergence (AWC), explained that the people have lost confidence in the judiciary and the police.
He added that jungle justice is more prevalent in Nigeria due to the failure of the present government to fulfil its campaign promises.
Emelieze said, “Our country Nigeria has been turned into a barbaric jungle, borne from the age-long prevalence of bad governance and total abandonment of the citizenry. The effect of all these is the frustration, anger and tension in the land.
“Everywhere is charged up and at the instance of any violence the people eventually react with greater violence. It shows a society that has lost confidence in governance and the judicial system. The challenge of jungle justice is more in Nigeria due to the failure of this present government to fulfil her campaign promises and things are getting worse by the day. Unfortunately, those who perpetuate this act often go free and this motivates more of such cruel acts.
“The Nigerian government is to be blamed for this degeneration. Our people no longer believe in the system. The judiciary and the police are not trusted for the administration of justice and so the people have to resort to self-help borne from the frustration of a failed system. The irony of it all is that the perpetrators of jungle justice have committed offence as those mobbed.”
Jungle Justice Thrives In The Absence Of Godliness – Islamic Cleric
An Islamic cleric, Shaikh Salahuddeen Busairi in his assertion maintained that the solution to the menace is for everyone to return to Godliness.
Busairi said, “The cause is absence of Godliness, while the solution is for all to return to Godliness. From Islamic perspective it is, ‘Justice delayed, justice obtained.’
“People should be reoriented to be patient enough with the Police investigation and Court verdict before punishment. Qur’an 49:06 says it all. Allah Spoke The Truth”.
Jungle Justice Is A Sin Of Murder – Christian Cleric
Reverend Jacob Kayode Taiwo of Nazareth Baptist Church, Ilupeju, Bodija Oja, Ibadan, in his reaction, said that jungle justice is a sin of murder.
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The cleric explained that the legal system should be strengthened so as to curb jungle justice.
Taiwo warned Christians against jungle justice, adding that Jesus opposed jungle justice when the Scribes and Pharisees were about to commit jungle justice on the woman caught in adultery.
“From the Biblical perspective, jungle justice is a sin of murder. It is the Old Testament way of life. No one has the right to take away someone’s life, no matter what. The Bible makes it clear that whoever is innocent of adultery, but guilty of murder is a law breaker. As a Christian, you are not expected to exhibit jungle justice when a criminal is caught, if you can’t convert him/ her, instead of committing jungle justice, hand him or her over to the police.
“The legal system should be strengthened. Criminal cases should be dealt with to the end. There should be a law passed against jungle justice. Government should sensitize the public.
“The major cause of jungle justice in my opinion are: Failure of security agents to secure the citizens. So, the citizens take to securing themselves. Loss of trust in security agents/corruption of the security agents, especially police. There have been cases of criminals arrested and released almost immediately they are brought to station, thereby putting lives of those who earlier captured them in danger.
“Injustice is another reason for jungle justice. Jesus opposed jungle justice when the Scribes and Pharisees were about to commit jungle justice on the woman caught in adultery. Jesus Christ rebuked them instantly. The Scribes and Pharisees insisted to stone her, but Jesus looked up and said to them, ‘he who is without sin among you, let him throw the stone at her’, and they left one after the other when they heard Jesus’s word. They were convicted by their conscience. John 8:3-9; Mathew 5:21-22”.
Jungle Justice May Lead To Total Breakdown Of Law And Order – Traditionalists
Traditional religion adherents in their own reaction, warned that incessant jungle justice may lead to a total breakdown of law and order.
Chairman, Traditional Religion Worshippers Association (TRWASO), Oyo State Branch, Surveyor Dasola Adefabi advised that there is a need to go back to traditional ways of security system.
He said, “The menace of jungle justice in our society may lead to total breakdown of law and order in Nigeria if proper care is not taken by relevant authorities.
“The cumbersome investigation method of our security agencies contributes to this. Secondly, the delay in justice in our court of law also makes the citizenry not to have confidence in our nation’s judicial system. Non-quick response of security agents to emergency calls and non-availability of technology to curb breakdown of law and order. We should go back to our traditional ways of security to do investigations”.
Jungle Justice Is Criminal, Has No Human Face – Police
The Nigeria Police has said that jungle justice is criminal.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this disclosure during a telephone conversation with DAILY POST.
Adejobi when asked the position of the police, insisted that there is no law that permits jungle justice.
“As you all know, anything jungle justice is out of the law. Jungle justice is negative, it is criminal. There is no law that permits it.
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“Even our tradition does not allow it. There is no single end result of jungle justice that is not a crime.
“There are some cases of jungle justice that are in the court and those that are not in court, the police are still investigating them. But, by and large, jungle justice is condemnable, it is criminal and has no human face”.
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NAS Offers Free Medical Services To Over 800 Residents In Imo Community
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National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has provided free medical services to more than 800 residents of the Orogwe community in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State as part of the association’s humanitarian service.
The medical mission, held at the National Primary Healthcare Centre, was part of the association’s 49th National Konverge and Annual General Meeting in Owerri.
The event offered diagnosis, treatment, and essential medications to hundreds of community members, many of whom had been unable to access healthcare due to financial hardship.
NAS Cap’n, Dr Joseph Oteri, said the initiative was part of the confraternity’s broader vision to support vulnerable communities and bring healthcare directly to those most in need.
“This programme targets those who ordinarily cannot afford basic healthcare, especially treatment for non-communicable diseases,” Oteri said.
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“Today, we attended to a child with a serious condition. Thankfully, we had a paediatrician on the ground who stabilised her and referred her to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri. We’ve also identified a few cases that will require surgery, and we plan to support their hospital bills.”
He emphasised that NAS, formed in 1952 by seven young idealists including Imo-born Ralph Opara, has evolved into a formidable force for social advocacy, committed to humanitarian and civic interventions.
Dispelling common misconceptions about the association, Oteri said: “We are not a cult group. We exist to protect the downtrodden and drive positive societal change.”
The association’s Chief Programme Officer, Chief Bart Akelemor, echoed this commitment, stressing that the NAS legacy is one of access, equity, and community service.
“Our mission is to promote a just society where citizens can access resources such as healthcare, education, and employment,” Akelemor said.
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“With Nigeria’s growing population and the acute shortage of doctors and functioning medical facilities in rural areas, bringing this medical outreach to Orogwe is both timely and necessary.”
According to him, 41 volunteer doctors, drawn from across Nigeria and the diaspora, participated in the programme, attending to hundreds of patients with ailments ranging from malaria and hypertension to vision and dental issues.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Chizoba Igwe, who received treatment for malaria, described the initiative as a “life-saving intervention.”
“With the way things are in the country now, I couldn’t afford hospital bills or medication,” she said.
“This free treatment is a big relief. Many people here share the same feeling.”
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Another resident, Mrs Mmesoma Njoku, received medicated glasses after undergoing an eye test.
“I’ve been struggling with my sight for a while, but couldn’t go to the hospital because of money. Today, I not only got tested, but they gave me glasses that now help me read tiny print. I am truly grateful,” she said.
NAS Medical Pyrate, Dr Chiazor Odoemene, confirmed that over 800 residents were treated during the outreach, with critical cases referred to public hospitals for further management.
Beyond healthcare, the association also launched an arts exhibition aimed at promoting awareness around good governance, security, poverty alleviation, and Nigeria’s path to a more prosperous future.
The medical outreach has been lauded as a meaningful complement to the efforts of the Imo State Government in improving healthcare access and delivery, particularly in underserved areas.
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2027: Otuaro Urges N’Delta Youth To Resist Politicians’ Ploy To Destabilise Region
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The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has warned ex-agitators in the Niger Delta to resist being manipulated by desperate politicians plotting to destabilise peace in the Niger Delta, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during the closing ceremony of a three-day strategic Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Mediation training organised by the PAP in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, Otuaro expressed concern over the recent rise in politically-charged rhetoric and some politicians’ coordinated attempt to pit ex-agitators and beneficiaries of the programme against the Federal Government.
In a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Igoniko Oduma, on Sunday, he added that such moves were “reckless and unnecessary,” especially in light of President Bola Tinubu’s demonstrable commitment to the region.
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“There is no basis for anyone to cause destabilisation. We can all see the commitment of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to the Presidential Amnesty Programme. Ex-agitators and beneficiaries in general should not be deceived and distracted by some politicians,” Otuaro told the ex-agitators and stakeholders.
He cautioned that any calls for confrontation or disaffection at this time were “not only misplaced but also harmful to the gains we have recorded,” urging stakeholders to focus on peace, stability, and progress in the region.
According to Otuaro, the Tinubu administration has backed its support with tangible action.
“Be assured that nobody will do it better than President Tinubu. As Niger Delta people, we have to thank the President for his genuine love for the Presidential Amnesty Programme and our region as a whole.
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“The President has expanded the budget of the programme, allowing us to reach more beneficiaries and strengthen our reintegration and rehabilitation initiatives,” he stated.
He also pointed out that the inclusion of Niger Delta citizens in key federal positions was further evidence of Tinubu’s goodwill.
“Furthermore, Niger Deltans have been appointed to strategic positions in key ministries and agencies. This level of inclusion is unprecedented and deserves acknowledgement. All we need to do is to be united for the President,” Otuaro declared.
The PAP boss, who presented certificates to participants of the training and later hosted them at a reception at the PAP headquarters, reiterated his commitment to sustaining peace and building human capital in the region.
He further called on traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to keep sensitising the youth to reject political manipulation, stating that “Lasting progress can only be achieved through cooperation, not conflict.”
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Afenifere Hails UN For Declaring July 7 World Amotekun Day
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The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday, commended the United Nations following its declaration of July 7 of every year as “World Amotekun Day.”
Afenifere’s position was contained in a statement released by its national publicity secretary, Jare Ajayi, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
It would be recalled that Amotekun’s formal recognition by the UN was made public last week by the President of the World Peace, Ambassador Peer Stafsen, while presenting the certificate of affiliation to the Commandant of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, in Akure, the state capital.
Represented by the Director of Information and Communications of the association, Ambassador Markwili Mgbara, Stafsen said the recognition was due to the activities of Amotekun corps in “promoting safety and protecting lives and property across Nigeria’s South-West region.”
The affiliation certificate was issued under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council and the International Association of World Peace Advocacy.
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Afenifere’s statement said the recognition of Amotekun by the UN was unprecedented in this part of the globe.
“Amotekun’s invitation to attend meetings of the body’s affiliates on security and human rights is a big morale booster.
“It is also a testament that those who brought it about and have been sustaining it were exemplary, as further attested to by some states in Nigeria who have shown interest in replicating the concept in their respective areas.
“The World Peace is part of the global body, the UN. Ondo State is significant on the issue of Amotekun as its former Governor, late Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), was pivotal in the establishment of the corps.
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“With this recognition, the South-West Security Network (Amotekun) will now be officially attending the United Nations’ annual general meeting starting with the one coming up in New York, United States of America, on September 22, 2025, which will mark the 80th anniversary of the global body,” the statement partly read.
Afenifere said the certification of the security outfit confirmed the affiliation of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps as a trained security unit recognised by the UN.
Ajayi also lauded the late former Governor Akeredolu, who, along with his fellow governors in the South-West, then were steadfast in ensuring that the security outfit took off and was sustained, in spite of the obstacles placed on its ways in various guises.
“Amotekun was launched on January 9, 2020, in Ibadan, Oyo State, by the governors of the South West, i.e. Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo States.
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“The establishment of the security outfit emanated from the regional security summit that took place in Ibadan in June 2019 under the auspices of the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria Commission,” Ajayi stated.
Afenifere’s spokesperson submitted that the formal invitation to attend annual security meeting is a clear indication that the establishment of the outfit was a very good step to take.
He recalled that Amotekun, in its early formation, faced a lot of avoidable challenges, especially from the Federal Government then led by the late President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Ajayi praised the governors in the region for not succumbing to intimidation then.
In his words, “Their not succumbing to intimidation has helped greatly in checking crimes in the region and in reducing the menace of armed bandits, including unscrupulous Fulani herders who are making going to farms perilous.”
The national publicity secretary then called on the governments of the southwestern states to leverage on the latest international recognition.
“We seize this opportunity to also call for an expeditious action on the establishment of state police and the provision of all that is needed to ensure that crime and banditry are reduced to the barest minimum,” he added.
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