File. A Nigerian Policeman

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over alleged mob killing of a 21-year-old, Emmanuel Effiong.

The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, confirmed this in a statement in Uyo on Friday.

According to her, the suspects murdered the victim and secretly buried his body in a shallow grave.

She said investigation revealed that the deceased was allegedly accused of stealing chickens and eggs on April 19 from a poultry farm located along Mbak 4 Community in Uyo Local Government Area.