The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two individuals linked to the mur.der of an elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Egba village, Agatu Local Government Area
In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer SP Catherine Anene identified the suspects as Bako, 50, and Oyaje Clement, 40.
The incident occurred on Christmas Eve and was described as a case of mob justice, a troubling trend in the state targeting elderly individuals accused of witchcraft.
Anene highlighted the dangers of such actions, stating, “Another worrisome situation in the state is the case of people taking the law into their own hands, particularly young people k!lling the elderly for alleged witchcraft.
On December 24, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., we received information about the k!lling of an aged woman over allegations of witchcraft in Egba village, Agatu LGA. Following investigations, two suspects were arrested in connection to the case.”
She reiterated the police’s commitment to ending such primitive practices and bringing perpetrators to justice.
Anene also called on the public to reject jungle justice and report such crimes to the authorities.
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