LAGOS, NIGERIA (VOICE OF NAIJA)- In a shocking incident in Nza Ozubulu, Anambra State, a 60-year-old man identified as Mr. Kenneth was reportedly tortured to death by local vigilantes hired by his younger brother.
The distressing details emerged through a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by activist Harrison Gwamnishu.
The footage showed Mr. Kenneth with his hands tied behind him, being beaten repeatedly with cutlasses and sticks by his assailants.
According to Gwamnishu, the tragic incident unfolded after Mr. Kenneth sold a water tank in his family house and used the money to solve pressing family issues.
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However, his actions were met with disapproval from his younger brother. Subsequently, the brother called upon local vigilante group members, who arrested and subjected Mr. Kenneth to hours of torture, leading to his death.
In the video of his torture posted by Gwamnishu, Mr. Kenneth could be heard shouting “They have killed me. It is death. I am dying! What did I do?”
As his torturers took turns to beat him, voices could be heard in the background saying in Igbo language, “You stole. It is a general property,” amongst other unclear words.
Meanwhile, Gwamnishu noted that “Currently his wife and children are subjected to fear and intimidation as they have vowed to deal with them if they continue to seek justice for the death of Mr. Kenneth.”
Demanding justice for the deceased, the activist said, “Ndi Nza Ozubulu, Anambra State, stop shying away from this case and protect the deceased wife and children.”