The Kaduna State Police Command has condemned the mob killing of two travellers, Muhammadu Sani and Aliyu Mohammed, both of Umar Village in Igabi Local Government Area.

According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the victims were travelling on a new motorcycle to Tudun Wada, Zaria to visit a sick uncle when they were mistaken for thieves and lynched by a mob despite pleading their innocence.

Following receipt of the complaint, operatives from the Birnin Yero Division arrested six suspects in connection with the incident. 

The statement added that the suspects have confessed to the crime and are currently in police custody. Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other persons who took part in the unlawful killing.

The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Rabiu Muhammad, condemned the incident in the strongest terms. He vowed that all those found culpable, regardless of status, will be arrested and prosecuted according to the law.

The CP warned members of the public against jungle justice and taking the law into their own hands. He said anyone found engaging in such acts will face the consequences irrespective of their position.

He stressed that no individual has the right to act as investigator, and that under the law, an accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Commissioner urged residents to report suspected criminals to the nearest police station or other security agencies for proper investigation and prosecution.

SOURCE: Kaduna State Police Command.