Lyon, February 26 – The city of Lyon has become the scene of a series of alarming intimidations and retaliations, with a mysterious group identifying itself as the ‘Jefe Mafia’ claiming responsibility. Videos circulating on social media show multiple criminal arsons and even gunfire, raising significant concerns among residents and authorities.
Chilling Videos Document Acts of Violence
Disturbing footage shared across social media platforms on Wednesday, February 25, depicts a masked individual, dressed in black, dousing residential buildings with gasoline in Lyon’s 8th arrondissement before igniting them with a lighter. This particular sequence, reportedly filmed on February 14, shows flames rapidly engulfing the facade of a building.
Just two days later, another video emerged, capturing an individual deliberately setting fire to a stairwell after placing their phone to record the act. These acts of arson appear to be part of a coordinated campaign.
Multiple Properties Targeted in Apparent Retaliation
According to the social media account Cpasdeslol, “Several homes have been targeted in recent days in what appears to be a series of intimidations and retaliations linked to various conflicts.” The same night, a medical vehicle and the storefront of a building were also set ablaze. The most recent footage shows a man kneeling, armed with an automatic weapon, firing multiple shots at an apartment door.
‘Jefe Mafia’ Claims Responsibility as Investigation Begins
These brazen acts have been explicitly claimed by the ‘Jefe Mafia’ in the captions accompanying the videos. The motives behind these incidents – whether they are score-settling or pure intimidation – remain unclear at this stage of the investigation.
For the time being, authorities have not disclosed the specific leads being pursued. However, according to information from Actu Lyon, an investigation has been launched by the interdepartmental judicial police service of Lyon. The focus of the investigation will be to identify the individuals involved and understand the underlying reasons for this escalating wave of violence.
Context of Public Safety in Lyon
This series of events adds to ongoing discussions about public safety and crime in Lyon. The involvement of an organized group claiming responsibility for such overt acts of violence is a serious development that will undoubtedly prompt a robust response from law enforcement.
The impact of these events on the daily lives and sense of security of Lyon’s residents is a significant concern. Local authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation progresses and to outline measures being taken to address this threat.
The ‘Jefe Mafia’ remains an enigmatic entity, and the extent of its organization and influence in Lyon is currently unknown. The investigation will aim to shed light on the group’s structure, motives, and the individuals behind these acts of intimidation.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. The ongoing investigation is a priority for the judicial police, who are working to bring those responsible to justice and restore a sense of calm to the affected areas of Lyon.
Further details are anticipated as the police continue their work to unravel the mystery surrounding the ‘Jefe Mafia’ and its activities in the city.
