It was a case of double tragedy on Sunday evening in Ise-Ekiti area of
Ekiti State when a young man simply identified as Austin was set ablaze
by angry youths after he had allegedly shot to death his landlord's
daughter.
The shooting incident was said to have caused tension in the community
as the angry youths apprehended Austin and set him ablaze at a motor
park.
Also, it was gathered that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ise
Police station was hit on the head by the angry youths for attempting to
rescue Austin just before he was lynched.
Austin said to be in his late 30s and a trader reportedly shot the girl
in front of her father's house at Iro Oraye area of the town.
