Two suspects gunned down whereas trying to flee after homicide of couple accused of witchcraft in Plateau

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
8 November 2026, 12:30 pm

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have neutralised two suspected criminals arrested over the ugly homicide of a pair they accused of witchcraft at Tabga/Dogon Ruwa village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State after they allegedly tried to flee whereas being transported by safety personnel.

The suspects, recognized as Hussaini Mallam Yusufu, 22, and Ishaku Sule, 24, had been earlier arrested on November 4, 2026 for his or her alleged involvement in terrorist actions and the homicide of Abdullah Adamu, 58, and his spouse, Habiba Ibrahim, 45, on their farmland in Bashar District.

According to safety analyst Zagazola Makama, preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that Yusufu, Sule and a 3rd suspect whose id was but to be disclosed, carried out the homicide.

The investigation reportedly revealed that one of many suspects claimed throughout interrogation that he dreamt that Habiba Ibrahim was a witch and he or she was planing to assault him, which he  cited as the rationale for the assault.

The newest incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2026 when troops of Sector 2 OPEP had been conveying the suspects to Wase city for onward switch to the headquarters of the operation.

The sources mentioned one of many army Hilux automobiles developed a minor mechanical fault, forcing the troops to cease and attend to the automobile.

During the method, the 2 suspects allegedly jumped out of the automobile in an try to flee, prompting the troops to reply swiftly and neutralise them.