A delegation of humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and faith-based organizations has paid a condolence visit to ...
A delegation of humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and faith-based organizations has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Ummulkhairi, the Muslim woman who was brutally lynched in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, in a tragic incident that has continued to generate widespread condemnation.
The delegation was led by the Co-Director of the Interfaith Mediation Centre (IMC), Mr. Samson Auta, alongside members of the Kaduna Justice and Peace Forum (KJPF). The visit was aimed at expressing sympathy and solidarity with the bereaved family while condemning the mob killing.
Speaking during the visit, Mr. Auta described the incident as heartbreaking and unacceptable, stressing that no individual should be subjected to jungle justice under any circumstance.
"We are here to convey our heartfelt condolences to the family over the painful loss of their beloved daughter and mother. We pray that Almighty God grants the late Ummulkhairi Aljannatul Firdaus and gives the family the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss," he said.
He strongly condemned the killing, describing it as an inhumane act that has left four children without their mother. He urged security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that everyone involved in the crime is brought to justice.
Also speaking, the Assistant Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna Justice and Peace Forum (KJPF), Hajiya Ambassador Ramatu Tijjani, said the delegation's visit was intended to identify with the grieving family and send a strong message against jungle justice and all forms of mob violence.
She emphasized that every citizen deserves the protection of the law, regardless of the circumstances, adding that the increasing cases of extrajudicial killings threaten peace, justice, and social cohesion in society.
"The loss of an innocent life through jungle justice is deeply disturbing. We stand with the family in this difficult moment and call on relevant authorities to ensure justice is served.
We must all work together to promote peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and respect for the rule of law," she said.
Responding on behalf of the family, relatives of the deceased expressed appreciation to the Interfaith Mediation Centre, Kaduna Justice and Peace Forum, and other humanitarian organizations for their visit and words of encouragement.
The family described the visit as a source of comfort during their moment of grief and appealed to the government and security agencies to ensure that those responsible for the lynching are identified, prosecuted, and held accountable.
The tragic death of Ummulkhairi has renewed calls from civil society organizations, religious leaders, and peace advocates for an end to jungle justice and for greater public awareness on the importance of allowing law enforcement agencies to handle criminal allegations in accordance with the law.
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