Kaduna government pledges support for family of lynching victim
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has promised to care for the family of the late Ummulkhairi Aliyu, who was killed by a mob in Maraban Jos. The governor assured that the state will support her husband and four children, including sponsoring the children's education. He condemned the mob action and emphasized that justice will be served. The incident has drawn national outrage and calls for stronger action against mob violence.
What happened
- Ummulkhairi Aliyu, an Islamic teacher, was beaten to death by a mob on June 14 in Maraban Jos after being accused of attempting to kidnap children.
- Her body was set ablaze before security forces restored order in the area.
- Governor Uba Sani visited the bereaved family and pledged government support for their welfare and the children's education.
- Authorities have charged about 41 people with culpable homicide and another 30 with unlawful assembly, with a total of 82 individuals investigated.
- The governor ordered an investigation into the conduct of security personnel involved and vowed that all responsible parties would face justice.
