Amnesty International has demanded probe into the the horrific mob killing of Malama Ummulkhairi — a mother of five at Mararaban Jos community along Kaduna—Zaria highway on 21 June 2026.
The call is contained in a statement published on social media by Human rights watch, condemned the barbaric act, while blaming the Nigeria police for not preventing the crime.
“The Nigeria Police must also investigate the allegation that officers handed her to the mob that lynched her when a crowd reportedly descended on the police station.
Witnesses told reporters that a large crowd invaded the police station, officers on duty brought the victim out and handed her to the crowd that killed her and set her body ablaze.
Reacting to the incident, Amnesty International said, “This is clear indication of the failure of law enforcement, Amnesty International said, the incident is yet another example of the fact that shocking failure of the Nigerian authorities to protect lives is leading to a growing escalation of mob violence, as people increasingly take law into their hands and carry out so-called ‘jungle justice.’
“It is appalling that mob violence is gradually becoming the norm nationwide. It is largely meted out based on suspicion or rumour or hearsay.
“Mob violence is a danger to the society.
“The menace of mob violence is perhaps one of the biggest threats to the right to life in Nigeria.
“The fact that these killings have been happening for a long time, with few cases investigated and prosecuted, highlights the authorities’ utter failure to uphold and fulfil their obligation to protect people from harm and violence.
“The failure of law enforcement agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force, to prevent mob violence, manage, and investigate such killings, and bring suspected perpetrators to justice, is empowering mobs to kill.
“The problem is compounded by weak and corrupt legal institutions and systems”, according to Amnesty International.
