Groups demand probe of 80-year-old Benue man’s killing over alleged witchcraft
An 80-year-old man, Ordue Ikye, was allegedly beaten to death by a mob in Gbemacha Council Ward, Gwer Local Government Area of Benue State, after he was accused of causing the death of a younger relative through witchcraft.
On 3 January 2025, 17 suspects were arrested after a man, Uromchi Okorocha, was allegedly burnt to death by a mob in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Earlier, on 12 February 2026, a man identified as Nwalozie Chiwendu allegedly killed his brother, Chidiebere Isaiah, in Ofeh community, Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State, after accusing him of witchcraft and blaming him for his lack of progress in life.
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