A man was severely dealt with after allegedly stabbing a girl to death earlier today in Imo state.

According to reports, the man who is said to be mentally unstable – allegedly stabbed the little victim to death with a knife at Douglas market in Owerri, the state capital.

While the reason for his attack on the girl is yet to be determined, it was gathered that the man was seriously beaten by an angry mob and was almost lynched to death before the arrival of security operatives in the area to control the situation.

The suspect was later whisked away by the police as investigation into the matter begins.