Family of Lynched Woman, Khadijah Demands Justice

The family of a woman identified as Khadijah, who was allegedly lynched to death in Ipata market in Kwara State after being accused of kidnapping has cried out to the government and security agencies to bring her killers to justice.

According to the family, Khadijah had been battling a severe mental illness for decades, a condition that had deeply affected her life and the lives of those around her.

Her sister, who spoke in tears, narrated how the deceased had suffered for years, pointing out that their parents had died while struggling to care for her.

Despite her condition, Khadijah had children who now remain without their mother.

“She was not a criminal, she was only sick. She battled with brain illness for many years. Sometimes, she would go out to beg for money just to feed herself and her children before returning home. We, her family, tried all we could to support her. It is very painful that people mistook her condition for criminality and ended her life in such a cruel manner,” the sister said.

They strongly condemned the mob action, describing it as barbaric and unjustifiable.

The family however called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, President Bola Tinubu, and relevant security agencies to intervene and ensure that those behind Khadijah’s gruesome killing are arrested and prosecuted