Man caught stealing barbed wire rescued from mob attack in Lagos At about 8:40 p.m. on August 21, 2025, operatives of the Iju poli...See morece division rescued one Umar Biliaminu after he was caught allegedly stealing barbed wire from a perimeter fence in the Iju area of Lagos State. According to eyewitnesses, Biliaminu injured one of the individuals who attempted to apprehend him with a pair of scissors, sparking mob action against him. Police patrol officers swiftly intervened, rescuing him from the attack. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the mob assault. The police have reiterated their warning against jungle justice, urging members of the public to always hand over suspects to law enforcement for proper investigation and prosecution. Say no to jungle justice.