Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested three suspects over the alleged killing of a couple following accusations of witchcraft in Tabga/Dogon Ruwa community, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims were identified as Abdullah Adamu, 58, and his wife, Habiba Ibrahim, 45, who were reportedly killed in the Bashar area of the state.
According to a report by security analyst Zagazola Makama, troops of Sector 2 of OPEP arrested the suspects on Wednesday following a report of the incident.
Two of the suspects were identified as Hussaini Mallam Yusuf, 22, and Ishaku Sule, 24, while the identity of the third suspect was not disclosed.
Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspects told security operatives they had a dream in which the deceased woman, Habiba Ibrahim, appeared to them as a witch.
The suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure appropriate legal action is taken.
The incident has once again raised concerns over the dangers of baseless witchcraft accusations and the unlawful killing of innocent people.
