The mob were said to have carried out jungle justice on the lady after she refused to subject herself to a routine stop and search at the entrance of the market, fuelling suspicion that she was a member of Boko Haram, whose insurgency including use of suicide female bombers has resulted in the death of about 20,000 people including in Bauchi.
It was learnt that lady was carrying a bag, which upon opening it by the mob, contained two Improvised Explosive Device and two empty bottles tied to her back.
When confirming the incident, the Bauchi police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, said the incident occurred at about 7:00 a.m. at the market entrance.
The spokesperson said police patrol teams including an explosive ordinance disposal unit rushed to the scene, dispersed the crowd and has since restored normalcy to the area.
The victim, yet to be identified, was already burnt to death when the police arrived the scene, Mohammed, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, added.
