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Woman accused of witchcraft hacked to death in Bauchi, police arrest one suspect

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A woman in Bauchi State, Nigeria, was allegedly killed after being accused of witchcraft.
  • Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for two others in connection with the attack, which also injured two minors.
  • The police commissioner condemned the killing and warned against vigilantism, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

A 30-year-old woman, Habse Ubale, was allegedly hacked to death in Bauchi State, Nigeria, after being accused of witchcraft. The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that one suspect has been arrested while two others remain at large.

the suspects attacked Audu Sabo on the allegation that his wife, Habse Ubale, was a witch.

— SP Nafiu HabibBauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, detailing the suspects' alleged motive.

The attack occurred in Garin Malam Village, Gamawa Local Government Area, when suspects allegedly conspired to invade the home of Audu Sabo, Habse Ubale's husband. The suspects reportedly assaulted Ubale and two minors, Sale Audu, 12, and Yakubu Audu, 14, with sticks. Ubale was attacked with a machete, resulting in severe injuries for all victims.

As a result, all the victims sustained varying degrees of serious injuries.

— SP Nafiu HabibBauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, describing the injuries sustained during the attack.

Police operatives, hunters, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene. The victims were taken to Gamawa General Hospital, where Ubale was pronounced dead. One injured victim remained hospitalized, while the other two were treated and discharged. Police swiftly arrested one suspect, and efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing individuals.

the command remained committed to ensuring justice for the victim and bringing all those involved in the crime to justice.

— Sani-Omolori AliyuBauchi State Commissioner of Police, vowing to prosecute the perpetrators.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution. The state Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing, warning residents against "jungle justice" and superstition-driven violence. He assured the public of the command's commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and apprehending all those involved.

warning residents against jungle justice and violence driven by superstition.

— Sani-Omolori AliyuBauchi State Commissioner of Police, condemning the killing and advising the public.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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