Kaduna mob killing: Police arraign 17 more suspects, charge 33 others

The Kaduna State Police Command has brought 17 more suspects before a court in connection with the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. This development follows the disclosure that 33 other suspects have been charged with criminal conspiracy and unlawful assembly related to the incident. The command also reported that 30 individuals who were previously arrested have been released unconditionally after preliminary investigations found no evidence of their involvement. The 17 new suspects were arraigned on June 25, 2026. Police investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend all individuals implicated in the mob action, with assurances that anyone found culpable will face prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, reiterated the command's commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and maintaining peace and order throughout Kaduna State. He urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding, and to continue providing credible information to support the ongoing investigation. The killing, which occurred in Maraban Jos, drew widespread condemnation from security agencies, civil society organizations, and community leaders, who decried it as a disturbing instance of mob justice.

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The Command wishes to update the public as follows: on June 25, 2026, seventeen (17) additional suspects were arraigned before a competent court in connection with the incident.