Three arrested over alleged killing of Plateau couple accused of witchcraft

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested three suspects in reference to the killing of a pair accused of witchcraft in Tabga/Dogon Ruwa village, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The victims, recognized as 58-year-old Abdullah Adamu and his 45-year-old spouse, Habiba Ibrahim, have been reportedly attacked and killed of their group in Bashar District.

Security sources informed Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2, OPEP, arrested the suspects at about 11:50 p.m. on November 4, 2026, following experiences of the killings.

The suspects have been recognized as Hussaini Mallam Yusufu, 22, and Ishaku Sule, 24, whereas the identification of the third suspect had but to be disclosed.

Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that one of many suspects claimed he had dreamt that the deceased girl was a witch who supposed to assault him.

“The suspect claimed during interrogation that he dreamt the woman was a witch and was planning to attack him,” the safety sources stated.

The sources additional disclosed that the suspect cited the alleged dream as the rationale for the assault on the couple.

“The suspects remain in custody and have been profiled for further investigation and necessary action,” they added.

The three suspects are anticipated to face additional investigation as safety authorities work to determine their particular person roles within the killings.