Kaduna State Police Command says it has arrested six suspects in connection with the mob killing of two travellers in Birnin Yero. Police say the incident happens at Gidan Kaku (also reported as Gidan Kalu) village in Birnin Yero, a few kilometres from Maraban Jos. The victims are identified as Muhammadu Sani, 45, and Aliyu Mohammed, 40, both from Umar Village in Igabi Local Government Area. According to the police account reported by both outlets, the two men are reportedly killed after false allegations circulate that they are kidnappers. Kaduna police spokesperson DSP Mansir Hassan states that the arrests are made following the investigation into the unlawful killing. The police also describe the matter as a mob attack on people travelling through the area, leading to the deaths of the two victims. Authorities say the suspects are currently in custody and police continue the investigation and related legal processes.
Police arrest six suspects after mob kills two travellers in Kaduna
Kaduna State Police Command says it has arrested six suspects in connection with the mob killing of two travellers in Birnin Yero. Police say the incident happens at Gidan Kaku (also reported as Gidan...
- Kaduna State Police arrest six suspects over a mob killing of two travellers.
- The killings occur at Gidan Kaku/Gidan Kalu village in Birnin Yero near Maraban Jos.
- The victims are Muhammadu Sani (45) and Aliyu Mohammed (40), from Umar Village in Igabi Local Government Area.
- Police say the attackers act on false allegations that the victims are kidnappers.
- Police identify DSP Mansir Hassan as the spokesperson and say investigations are ongoing.
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the unlawful killing of two innocent travellers at Gidan Kaku village in Birnin Yero, a few kilometres from Maraban Jos, following false allegations that they were kidnappers. DSP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement, “On 1st July, 2026, one Muhammadu Sani, 45, […] Police arrest six over mob killing of two travellers in Kaduna
2 hours agoBy Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the mob killing of two travellers at Gidan Kalu Village in Birnin Yero, near Maraban Jos. The victims, identified as Muhammadu Sani, 45, and Aliyu Mohammed, 40, both from Umar Village in Igabi Local Government Area, were reportedly travelling on […] The post Mob lynches two travellers in Kaduna, six arrested appeared first on Vanguard News.
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