Dossier
Maraban Jos
Coverage of Maraban Jos in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: When Police Extortion Pushes Nigerians Away From the Law
Malama Ummulkhairi, an Islamic teacher, was killed by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following accusations of child theft. Police stated the accusation lacked evidence and that officers had rescued and protected her before being overpowered by the crowd.
- Kaduna govt hails arraignment of 24 suspects over Maraban Jos mob killing
The Kaduna state government has welcomed the arraignment of 24 suspects linked to a mob killing in Maraban Jos. Governor Uba Sani's administration condemned mob violence, jungle justice, and extra-judicial actions in the statement.
- Mob seizes suspect from police custody, lynches her over alleged child theft
A mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, dragged a woman from police custody and burned her to death over allegations of child theft, according to police authorities.