Two Revenue Collectors Killed in Anambra

Two Revenue Collectors Killed in Anambra

Two revenue collectors working for the Anambra state government have been burnt to death by a mob for allegedly causing the death of a bystander.

Newera News gathered that the incident happened on Friday at the old market road along Venn Road in Onitsha, Anambra state.

It was gathered that some revenue collectors were allegedly dragging the steering wheel of a moving tipper with the driver in a bid to collect some money.

In the process, the tipper driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a bystander, who died instantly.

Angered by the incident, those who witnessed the accident attacked the revenue agents.

Some of the revenue collectors escaped while two of them were set ablaze by the mob.

Videos and pictures showing the burnt bodies of the revenue agents have appeared on social media.

Reacting to the incident, Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra police spokesperson, said the command is working with the relevant authorities to prevent the future occurrence of such an incident.

“Anambra police responded swiftly on the receipt of the fatal accident that happened in that area,” Ikenga said

Two Revenue Collectors Killed in Anambra

“We are already working with the relevant authorities to ascertain what happened and find an amicable solution to such, especially on future occurrences.”

You will recall that in November 2023, two suspected robbers were also burnt to death by an angry mob at the Onitsha main market in the state. These loss of lives must be checked to curtail further agreviation of such ugly incidents.