Police rescue woman from mob in Rivers

Police rescue woman from mob in Rivers

Rivers State Police rescued Maria Kobara from a mob in Port Harcourt after false accusations of child theft. Authorities warn against jungle justice.

Woman escapes mob attack over false child theft allegation in Rivers - Newsy People

A woman narrowly escaped being lynched in Port Harcourt, Rivers State after an angry mob attacked her over a false allegation of child stealing.   The victim, Maria Kobara, was rescued by operatives of the Azikiwe Police Division on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Owo Street, Mile 2, Diobu, after residents accused her of attempting to abduct a 12-year-old girl.   Police investigations later established that the allegation was unfounded, as the child’…