On May 2, the population took the matter into their own hands.

And finally they took the matter into their own hands.

He would take the whole matter out of my hands.

He'd have to take the matter into his own hands.

We probably won't need to take the matter to court.

He would need her help if they were to take the matter further.

Then it decided to take the matter into its own hands.

Would this be possible and are you able to take the matter further?

He, himself, however, took the matter into his own hands at Washington.

Whatever the finding, either side could then take the matter to court.