Seven people killed over alleged witchcraft in Adamawa
Seven people killed over alleged witchcraft in Adamawa
Seven people killed over alleged witchcraft in Adamawa
Story from Matthew ELOYI
The Police in Adamawa State have confirmed the killing of seven people over allegations of witchcraft at Dasin Bwate village in Fufore Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The police spokesman in the state, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, confirmed the development to newsmen on Wednesday in Yola.
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Nguroje said that the incident occurred on Tuesday, adding that an investigation team had been deployed to the village.
He, however, said that when the team arrived at the village on Wednesday morning, the residents, including the village head had deserted the community.
Nguroje said the team found the seven unidentified corpses in one of the houses in the village.
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According to him, no arrest has been made so far.
“We are calling on the neighboring villages to assist the police with useful information on the whereabouts of the residents of Dasin Bwate,’’ Nguroje pleaded.
