Jungle justice refers to the extrajudicial killing of suspected criminals by members of the public. It typically occurs when competent law enforcement agencies or a fair trial system are absent. It is a phenomenon that has gained significant notoriety in many parts of the world, including Nigeria, where incidents of jungle justice occur with alarming regularity.
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Temitope Olorunfemi, the 25-year-old driver who was lynched by an angry mob in Ondo State, was laid to rest on Monday, April 17, 2023, amid tears. Temitope was said to be an Uber driver. However, he was killed by a mob who alleged that he was an Internet fraudster (Yahoo boy). Furthermore, his car had previously hit no fewer than seven persons in the Ijoka Area of Akure.