Troops arrest three for killing couple over ‘witchcraft’ in Plateau

 Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested
three suspected criminals linked to the killing of a pair, accused of
witchcraft, at Tabga/Dogon Ruwa village in Wase LGA of Plateau state.

 

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, stated the
victims have been Abdullah Adamu, a 58-year-old man; and Habiba Ibrahim, his spouse, a
45-year-old lady; who have been attacked and killed of their group, positioned in
Bashar district.

According to Makama, safety sources advised  Makama that troops of sector 2 OPEP arrested
the suspects on Wednesday, following a report of the killings.

Makama stated the suspects are Hussaini Mallam Yusufu, a
22-year-old man; and Ishaku Sule, a 24-year-old man.

It stated the third suspect is but to be disclosed.

Makama stated preliminary investigation confirmed that the
suspects claimed they dreamt Ibrahim was a witch throughout interrogation.

According to the report, the suspects would stay in
custody and have been profiled for additional investigation and obligatory motion.

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