41 Arraigned Over Kaduna Mob Killing as Gov Uba Sani Orders Probe of Police

The Kaduna State Government has charged 41 suspects with culpable homicide over the mob killing of Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu, the woman who was lynched and set ablaze after being falsely accused of attempting to kidnap children in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area.

Governor Uba Sani disclosed the development during a condolence visit to the deceased's family, saying investigations into the incident had made significant progress.

According to the governor, an additional 41 persons have been investigated in connection with the case, while 30 suspects have also been charged with unlawful assembly.

"So far, 41 persons have been charged with culpable homicide. Another 41 were investigated, while 30 suspects have also been charged with unlawful assembly," Sani said.

The governor vowed that everyone found responsible for the killing would face the full weight of the law, stressing that his administration would not tolerate mob justice or any form of extrajudicial violence.

He said he immediately directed senior government officials to visit the bereaved family following the incident while working closely with the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to ensure those responsible were identified and prosecuted.

Sani also announced that the state government had ordered an investigation into the conduct of security personnel during the incident, particularly the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Maraban Jos, to determine whether there was negligence or any form of complicity.

Beyond the criminal investigation, the governor pledged government support for the victim's family, including educational sponsorship for her four children.

"We will stand by the family during this difficult period and ensure the children receive the support they deserve," he assured.

Meanwhile, the Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) condemned the killing, describing it as barbaric and a disturbing sign of growing lawlessness.

In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Prof. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, the Islamic organisation called for a transparent investigation and the prosecution of everyone involved, including any security personnel found to have been negligent or complicit.

JNI also urged religious and community leaders to intensify public enlightenment campaigns against mob justice, warning that violence fuelled by rumours and misinformation poses a serious threat to public safety and the rule of law.

The killing of Ummulkhairi sparked widespread outrage after reports indicated she was attacked by a mob over an allegation that was later found to be false, renewing concerns over the increasing incidents of jungle justice across Nigeria.