Northern Christian Leaders Visit Family Of Woman Lynched By Mob In Kaduna

Prominent Christian leaders from Northern Nigeria have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu, who was lynched by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State.

The delegation, led by the chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), Rev. Joseph John Hayab, visited the deceased’s residence yesterday to express its sympathies to the family.

During the visit, Rev Hayab condemned the brutal killing of Ummulkhairi, warning that the growing trend of mob justice across the country poses a serious threat to the rule of law and peaceful coexistence.

He said Nigerians must reject a culture in which individuals take the law into their hands, insisting that every citizen, regardless of the allegations against them, deserves a fair hearing.

He explained that the Christian delegation considered it both a moral and spiritual obligation to identify with the grieving family, stressing that faith should unite people in moments of pain rather than divide them.

The NCA chairman called on the federal and Kaduna State governments, as well as security agencies, to ensure that all those involved in the killing are arrested and prosecuted.

“Government must do more to ensure that this kind of tragedy never happens again to any Nigerian, whether Christian, Muslim or adherent of any other faith. Human life is sacred, and justice must always prevail over mob action,” he said.

During a telephone conversation with Mohammed, who is currently receiving treatment in hospital, Hayab praised his conduct, describing it as an example of courage, maturity and humanity.

Responding by telephone, Malam Aliyu Mohammed expressed profound appreciation to the Christian leaders for identifying with his family during what he described as one of the darkest moments of their lives.

He said that although his health condition prevented him from personally receiving the delegation, their visit and prayers had brought comfort and renewed hope to his family.

Mohammed also appealed to government authorities to ensure that justice is served for his late wife, while expressing concern about the welfare of the children she left behind.

“No family should have to endure such a painful experience. We appeal to the government to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice,” he added.

Other members of the delegation included the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji; the president of the Kaduna Baptist Conference, Rev. Ishaya Adamu Jangado; and other Christian leaders from across the region.