By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Kaduna State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspects involved in the brutal killing of a woman who was lynched by a mob after being accused of child stealing in Maraban Jos.
The victim, a native of Maraban Jos, was attacked by residents on Sunday, 21st June, 2026, over allegations that she was involved in child theft. Police officers who arrived at the scene rescued the woman and moved her to the station for safety and investigation.
However, shockingly, a large crowd numbering hundreds later stormed the police station, overwhelmed officers on duty, forcibly removed the woman from custody, killed her, and set her body ablaze.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mandir Hassan, described the incident as “barbaric, criminal, and a direct assault on the rule of law.”
The Command warned that no person or group has the authority to take the law into their own hands, stressing that jungle justice would not be tolerated.
Several suspects have already been arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend others who participated in the mob action. The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, assured that a comprehensive investigation has commenced and that all culprits would face the full weight of the law.
“The Command will not tolerate jungle justice, mob action, or attacks on police formations and personnel,” CP Muhammad warned.
Residents have been urged to report suspicious persons or activities to the Police and allow due process to take its course.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and upholding justice in accordance with the law.
