Truth Radar Times

June 21, 2026 01:51am

By Santiki John Gursa

The Kaduna State Police Command has condemned the mob killing of a woman accused of child theft in Maraban Jos on Sunday, describing the incident as “barbaric” and a direct assault on the rule of law.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the command said the victim was attacked by a mob following allegations that she had stolen a child.

According to the statement, police officers initially rescued the woman from the angry crowd and took her to a police station for safety and investigation.

However, the situation escalated when a large crowd, reportedly numbering in the hundreds, stormed the station, overpowered officers on duty, and forcibly removed her from custody.

“The crowd overpowered officers on duty, forcibly removed the woman from custody, killed her, and set her body ablaze,” the statement said.

The police described the act as unlawful and unacceptable, stressing that no individual or group has the authority to take the law into their own hands.

“This act is barbaric, criminal, and a direct assault on the rule of law. No person or group has the authority to take the law into their own hands,” the command stated.

The command further disclosed that several suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend others involved.

It added that a comprehensive investigation has commenced, assuring the public that all those responsible would be brought to justice.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, warned that the command would not tolerate jungle justice, mob action, or attacks on police formations and personnel.

“The Command will not tolerate jungle justice, mob action, or attacks on police formations and personnel,” he said, urging residents to report suspicious persons or activities to the police and allow due legal process to take its course.

The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring justice in accordance with the law.