News
Nigerian Man Chained, Starved To Death By His Relatives Over Witchcraft – Police
The hands and legs of Mr Sani, who they alleged was involved in witchcraft, were tied…
The police command in Nasarawa has arrested Hassan Ismaila and Mohammed Sani over their involvement in starving a relative, Mohammed Sani, to death.
According to the command, the hands and legs of Mr Sani, who they alleged was involved in witchcraft, were tied as he was kept in a room for a long period until he died and was hurriedly buried.
The acting police commissioner, Shettima Mohammed, disclosed this at the command’s headquarters in Lafia on Monday.
“On November 30, 2023, around1930hrs, based on credible information that one Mohammed Sani ‘M’ of Agyaragu Tofa was tied on both hands and legs and locked up in a room where he starved to death and was hurriedly buried by his family members on the allegation of witchcraft,” said the police chief.
Mr Mohammed added, “Police operatives attached to ‘A’ Division, Lafia, swung into action and got the duo of Hassan Ismail and Mohammed Sani, all males of Agyaragu Tofa, arrested. Efforts are ongoing to arrest all individuals involved in the dastardly act.”
2027: North Will Reject Tinubu and His Money — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Says
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has accused Tinubu’s administration of neglecting Northerners and warned against financial inducements...
Abia PDP Candidate Anosike Pledges to Reopen Ukwa East Oil Wells, Revive Industries
Abia PDP governorship candidate Kelechi Anosike has promised to pursue the reopening of capped oil wells, revive Abia Palm and...
₦70,000 No Longer Enough: NLC Gives FG Two Weeks to Act on Petrol Prices, Wages
The NLC says rising living costs have eroded the ₦70,000 minimum wage, insisting its ultimatum over petrol prices and fresh...
IPOB Embraces Hausa People, Backs Self-Determination for All Ethnic Groups
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared its solidarity with the Hausa people and other ethnic nationalities in Northern...
IPOB-Hausa Brotherhood: Writer Traces Historical Ties, Renews Call for Biafra Referendum
A Nigerian writer, Khaleed Yazeed, has argued that historical trade relations between the Igbo and Hausa peoples provide a basis...
IPOB: No Hausa, No Jukun, No Birom Has Ever Ruled Nigeria — Their Turn Will Never Come Under This System
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has renewed its demand for a referendum on Biafran self-determination, while calling for the...
Catholic Priest Dies as Cross Falls on Him During Livestreamed Mass
A Catholic Priest Father Patricio Sánchez Molinari died after a large wooden cross fell on him while he celebrated Mass...
IPOB Embraces Hausa Nation and All Northern Ethnic Nationalities in Historic Solidarity Declaration for Universal Freedom
IPOB has declared solidarity with Hausa people and other ethnic nationalities in Northern Nigeria, calling for a peaceful...
Nnamdi Kanu’s Legal Team Raises Fresh Questions Over Omotosho’s Judgment in Part 3 Commentary
Onyedikachi Ifedi, Esq., has questioned the legal basis of Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, alleging irregularities involving Count 7....
IPOB Denies Plans to Resume Monday Sit-at-Home, Rejects Alleged Police Intelligence Report
IPOB has dismissed a purported police intelligence report alleging plans to resume Monday sit-at-home enforcement in the South-East...
You must be logged in to post a comment Login