Two people have been killed through mob action for defiling a 10-year-old to death in Ede-Oballa, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, NAN reports.

The two, who were said to be suspected ritualists, were burnt to death.

An anonymous source had told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the lifeless body of the girl was found lying in the bush while her breasts and private part were removed.

“The natives of the town have been worried that ritualists have entered the community. Only ritualists will rape a girl to death and remove her vital organs for their evil acts.

“That was why when residents heard that the perpetrators of the dastardly act had been arrested by the Neighbourhood Watch, everybody rushed to its office.

“The crowd overpowered the security men and grabbed the two ritualists that killed the girl and set them on fire and watched them burn to death,” the source revealed.

The source added that the police had tried to take the suspects into custody but were overpowered by the mob.

The incident was confirmed by the President-General and Councillor representing the community, Val Omeje and Hyginus Ogbu.

While the police are yet to give a statement on the incident, eyewitnesses said the suspects were members of the community.