Kaduna Governor Announces 41 Charged in Mob Killing

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has announced that 41 suspects have been formally charged with culpable homicide in connection with the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos. The governor made the disclosure during a condolence visit to the victim's family on Saturday, June 27, 2026, vowing that all perpetrators would face the full weight of the law.

The victim, identified as Malama Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu, was lynched and her body set ablaze by a mob in the Maraban Jos area of Igabi Local Government. The attack followed accusations that she was attempting to kidnap children, though officials have condemned the act as vigilante violence fueled by rumor.

Governor Sani detailed the legal proceedings, stating that, in addition to the 41 charged with homicide, another 30 suspects have been charged with unlawful assembly. He noted that 41 other individuals have been investigated, while some previously detained have been released after being cleared of involvement. The governor emphasized that his administration would not tolerate jungle justice and that everyone found culpable would be prosecuted regardless of their status.

During his visit, Sani met with the deceased's husband, Malam...