Maraban Jos mob killing: Kaduna police arraign 24 suspects over murder of female teacher accused of child theft

The Kaduna State Police Command has arraigned 24 suspects before a Magistrate Court sitting at Nigeria Defence Academy Junction over the gruesome m8rder of a woman in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Mansir Hassan, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 said the arraignment followed investigations into the incident in which the victim, Malama Ummulkhair Usman, was allegedly lynched by an irate mob. 

LIB reported that the victim, an Islamiyya school teacher, was lynched and burnt by the mob on false accusation of child stealing. 

According to the statement, the court adjourned the matter until July 21, 2026, for further hearing and ordered that all the suspects be remanded in a correctional facility pending the determination of the case.

The PPRO added that over 100 additional suspects remain under investigation for their alleged roles in the incident.

“The Kaduna State Police Command has arraigned twenty-four (24) suspects before a Magistrate Court sitting at NDA Junction, Kaduna, in connection with the gruesome murder of a woman by a mob in Maraban Jos,” the statement read.

“The suspects face charges of criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbance, mischief, destruction of public and police property, and culpable homicide.

“The arraignment followed a comprehensive investigation into the incident of 21st June, 2026, where the victim was killed by a violent mob after being removed from police custody.

“At the court session, the case was mentioned and adjourned to 21st July, 2026 for further hearing. 

“The court ordered that all suspects be remanded in a correctional facility pending the determination of the case.

“The Command strongly condemns mob action and jungle justice. We warn that anyone who takes the law into their own hands will be arrested and prosecuted according to the law.

“Furthermore, over 100 additional suspects remain under investigation for their alleged roles in the incident. Those found culpable will also be arraigned in court.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Rabiu psc mni, assures the public that the Command is committed to securing justice for the victim and maintaining law and order across the State.

“He urges citizens to report criminal allegations and grievances through lawful channels rather than resorting to violence.”