Man Killed Over Witchcraft Allegation, Another Stabbed To Death In Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the killing of a 51-year-old man, Monday Chiroma, who was allegedly attacked after being accused of witchcraft.

The police also arrested another suspect in a separate case involving the fatal stabbing of a 25-year-old man in Bauchi.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Wednesday.

According to the police, Chiroma and another resident, Yelwa Bango, were attacked by a group of men in Dandango after they were accused of bewitching a 20-year-old woman, Jamila Anthony.

The attack reportedly happened on July 20 at about 11:30 p.m. The victims were rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi for treatment.

Chiroma later died while receiving medical care, while Bango survived after undergoing treatment.

“Monday Chiroma was certified dead, while Yelwa Bango was admitted and treated,” the statement said.

The police identified the arrested suspects as 25-year-old Danjuma Anthony, 22-year-old Ayuba Anthony, also known as Babaru, and 34-year-old Christopher Adamu.

According to the command, the suspects allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects who are still on the run.

In another incident, the police arrested 21-year-old Al-Amin Hamisu Gidado over the killing of 25-year-old Zahradeen Dan’Azumi Tanko in Unguwan Kur.

Investigators said Gidado and another suspect, Yahaya Mu’azu, who is currently at large, allegedly stabbed Tanko in the back on July 25.

The victim was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead on arrival.

The police said both cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killings and urged residents to avoid taking the law into their own hands.

He also advised members of the public to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station instead of resorting to violence or jungle justice.