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.
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 Lagos State Police Command has intercepted an unregistered truck conveying 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illicit drugs in the Surulere area of the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja, adding that three suspects were arrested in connection with the seizure.
Tijina gave the names of the suspects as Chinedu David (29), Ezeagwu Chukwuma (38), and Ifeanyi Ogbeanyi (45) abd stated that they were apprehended on Saturday night, June 20, by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
According to Tijani, the suspects were arrested alongside an unregistered MAN diesel truck allegedly used to transport the items.
“Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command attached to the Anti-K!dnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, recorded a major breakthrough with the arrest of three suspects identified as Chinedu David, Ezeagwu Chukwuma, and Ifeanyi Ogbeanyi.
The operation led to the recovery of one unregistered MAN diesel truck loaded with 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of substances suspected to be illicit drugs.”
He added that preliminary findings suggested the consignment was being moved to the South East region of the country.
The police boss mentioned that investigations were ongoing to trace the source of the uniforms and the suspected drugs as well as identify all individuals connected to the shipment.
“Investigation is ongoing to determine the source, ownership, and intended recipients of the recovered items, and to establish the extent of the suspects’ involvement,” he said.
The police commissioner also allayed concerns that the seizure posed any immediate security threat to Lagos residents, noting that the items were allegedly being transported out of the state.
“It does not pose any form of threat to Lagos State. They were moving out of the state. But given the current security situation in the country where criminals have been seen wearing military uniforms, we cannot rule out any possibility” he said.
“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.”
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