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There is panic in a handful of Anambra communities after three unidentified persons were reportedly burnt to death in Nnewi South LGA.

The residents of the communities had on Wednesday woken up to the sight of three burning corpses at different locations in the area.

The burnt corpses were found around Utuh community junction, along the Ọnụ Soroogụ Road, Amannalụ junction, and Ebenator junction.

Sources said the victims may have been involved in criminal activities.

When contacted, Izunna Okafor, police spokesperson in the state, said he was not aware of the incident.

Ikenga said Aderemi Adeoye, police commissioner in the state, has always cautioned people against jungle justice and taking laws into their hands.

Adeoye said all suspects should be handed over to the police for appropriate investigation and possible prosecution.

“The command condemns this act in totality and has always encouraged the public to take suspects to police stations whenever they are apprehended,” he said.

“This will help the police to conduct proper investigations and bring the suspects to justice under extant laws.”