Two women narrowly escaped death in Uyo on Tuesday after swift intervention by security operatives following an alert raised by the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John.

The women were reportedly attacked by an angry mob along Ring Road 3 and subjected to public assault over allegations yet to be verified by lawful authorities before police intervened.

According to the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, the Health Commissioner witnessed the incident while on his way to office and immediately alerted security agencies after observing that one of the victims had sustained serious injuries.

Police operatives responded promptly, dispersed the crowd, rescued the victims and rushed them to a medical facility where they are receiving treatment.

The Command said one suspect, Emediong Robert, 22, from Ikot Ekwere in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, was arrested at the scene for allegedly inciting the mob and calling for the victims’ execution.

Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, condemned the incident and ordered a full investigation as well as a manhunt for other persons involved, warning that acts of jungle justice would not be tolerated in the state.

The police reiterated that no accusation justifies mob action or extrajudicial punishment and urged residents to report suspected offenders through lawful channels rather than resort to violence.