Police State Command in Adamawa has confirmed the death of a suspected member of a criminal gang known as ‘Shila Boys’ in Jimeta, Yola North local government area.

The state Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), DSP Sulaiman Nguroje disclosed this on Sunday to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

It was revealed that the Shila member was burnt to death for alleged stabbing of a lady and robbery.

Nguroje disclosed that three members of the gang were on a tricycle when they allegedly robbed the lady at Mubi roundabout in Jimeta.

“The lady, whose name unidentified, shout for help and immediately, an angry mobs chase the suspects, caught one of them and set fire on him.

“The other two gang members, however, escaped,’’ he said.

He added that the State Command had recorded three jungle justice against ‘Shila boys’ gang through mob attacks from Jan. 1 till date.

The state command has swung into action to trace the two suspected criminals and the mobs.

The PPRO has, however, warned the public to desist from taking law into their hands.

He said the command was not happy about the shameless attitude of some parents, who were supporting their children’s criminal activities.