Mob lynches Islamic teacher over alleged child theft in Kaduna

There was pandemonium in Maraban Jos in Kaduna State after mob set ablaze a woman identified as Malama Ummulkhairi over allegations of child theft that have not been substantiated.
The incident has triggered outrage across the state and renewed concerns about the growing menace of jungle justice, lawlessness and the dangerous spread of mob violence fueled by rumours and misinformation.
The deceased, an Islamic teacher and mother of more than five children was said to have  travelled from the New Maraban Jos area to attend an Islamic lecture reportedly organised at a local school in the old Maraban Jos axis.
She allegedly lost her way after being separated from some of her companions...