Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested three suspected criminals linked to the killing of a couple, accused of witchcraft, at Tabga/Dogon Ruwa village in Wase LGA of Plateau state.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, said the
victims were Abdullah Adamu, a 58-year-old man; and Habiba Ibrahim, his wife, a
45-year-old woman; who were attacked and killed in their community, located in
Bashar district.
According to Makama, security sources told Makama that troops of sector 2 OPEP arrested
the suspects on Wednesday, following a report of the killings.
Makama said the suspects are Hussaini Mallam Yusufu, a
22-year-old man; and Ishaku Sule, a 24-year-old man.
It said the third suspect is yet to be disclosed.
Makama said preliminary investigation showed that the
suspects claimed they dreamt Ibrahim was a witch during interrogation.
According to the report, the suspects would remain in
custody and have been profiled for further investigation and necessary action.
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