The incident unfolded in the Hausa neighborhood when a violent altercation broke out between two youths. One was stabbed to death, while his suspected killer was lynched by a mob and burned alive.
A wave of grief and shock has swept through the town of Obala in the Lekié Division, Centre Region, following a tragic and violent incident that left two young men dead and the community in mourning.According to reports, the incident occurred in the Hausa neighborhood around 8 PM when a dispute between two youths escalated into a deadly altercation. One of the young men was reportedly killed with a single, fatal stab. The alleged assailant attempted to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended by an enraged mob. In an act of vigilante justice, he was lynched and burned alive.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos and disbelief. Among them was Mayigari, a relative of one of the victims, who recounted the traumatic events. “I saw the fight break out and even crossed the road. The man who killed my brother tried to escape, but the people caught him,” he said, his voice heavy with grief.The leader of the Muslim community in Obala, His Majesty Muhammad, condemned the violence and urged residents to seek peaceful means of resolving conflicts. “When there is a problem, it is better to sit down and find a solution together. Violence only leads to more sorrow,” he said.
In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, the Mayor of Obala, Simon-Pierre Ediba, visited the bereaved families to offer his condolences and to call for calm. Addressing the community, he stressed the need for peace, tolerance, and social cohesion. “We must never allow vigilante justice to prevail. When problems arise, our young people should turn to their elders and parents to find solutions,” Mayor Ediba said.The mayor’s visit concluded with a community resolution made in unison: “Never again.” The people of Obala vowed to reject violence and promote dialogue to prevent such tragedies in the future.As the town mourns the deaths of two of their compatriots, the reason behind the fight remains unclear. Authorities have promised to thoroughly investigate the case.
