Suspected phone thieves narrowly escaped mob action in Jos on Monday after angry youths reportedly set ablaze their tricycles at Zololo Junction along Bauchi Road. The suspects were rescued by members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), who evacuated them from the scene as tensions escalated.

Residents of Jos witnessed a tense scene on Monday when angry youths reportedly set fire to tricycles belonging to individuals accused of phone theft at Zololo Junction along Bauchi Road.

According to eyewitness accounts, the youths descended on the tricycles following allegations that their operators were involved in stealing mobile phones. The vehicles were subsequently burned amid heightened emotions at the scene.

The suspects, however, were rescued by operatives of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), who intervened before the situation could escalate further. The vigilante operatives reportedly evacuated the individuals to their office to protect them from possible mob violence.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about phone theft and the growing tendency toward jungle justice in some communities. Security experts and human rights advocates have consistently warned against mob action, emphasizing that suspects should be handed over to law enforcement agencies for investigation and prosecution.

As of the time of reporting, authorities had not issued an official statement on the incident. The identities of the suspects and the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft remain unconfirmed.

Investigations are expected to clarify the facts surrounding the allegations and determine whether any criminal offences were committed.