A crowd set three accused POS robbers ablaze at Afor-Ukwu market in Isiekenesi, Ideato South Local Government Area, Imo State.
The incident occurred on thursday after the suspects robbed a POS operator and ran away with the POS machine.
The robbery victim instantly raised the alarm, drawing the attention of the surrounding community.
According to reports, the suspects tried to escape.
However, some youths pursued them and caught them at Mgbee.
After lynching the accused, the mob returned to Affor-Ukwu market and set fire to their remains.
They took three used tyres, sprayed them with gasoline, and placed them on the bodies of the suspects in the middle of the road, where they were set ablaze.