The Kaduna state Police Command has arraigned 24 suspects before a Magistrate’s Court sitting at NDA Junction, Kaduna, over the mob killing of a woman in Maraban Jos, Igabi local government area of the state.

The suspects were charged with criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbance, mischief, destruction of public and police property and culpable homicide.

The police said the arraignment followed investigations into the incident in which a woman accused of child theft was allegedly removed from police custody by a mob and killed.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said in a statement that the case was mentioned before the court and subsequently adjourned to July 21, 2026, for further hearing.

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

“The Kaduna state Police command has arraigned twenty-four 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 said.

The command had earlier stated that police officers rescued the woman and took her into protective custody at a police station, but hundreds of residents later besieged the facility, overpowered officers on duty and forcefully removed the victim before killing her.

The police described the action as barbaric and a direct violation of the rule of law.

DSP Hassan said more suspects could face prosecution as investigations continue.

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