Image: News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), from the source report. Source: https://nannews.ng/lawyers-condemn-jungle-justice-urge-unity-strict-law-enforcement/
Legal practitioners interviewed by NAN have condemned jungle justice and said suspected offenders must be investigated and tried through lawful processes.
The lawyers described mob punishment as an attack on the right to life, dignity, and fair hearing. They called for consistent prosecution of perpetrators, rapid police response, public legal education, and measures to rebuild trust in formal justice institutions.
The discussion also highlights the risk of collective criminal liability where participants act together. A credible response requires both community prevention and visible, impartial enforcement after mob attacks occur.
Source: News Agency of Nigeria.
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