Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a couple accused of witchcraft in Tabga/Dogon Ruwa village, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims were identified as Abdullah Adamu, 58, and his wife, Habiba Ibrahim, 45. They were reportedly attacked and killed in their community in Bashar District.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2 OPEP arrested the suspects at about 11:50 p.m. on November 4, 2026, following a report of the killings.
Two of the suspects have been named as Hussaini Mallam Yusufu, 22, and Ishaku Sule, 24. The identity of the third suspect has not been disclosed.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed during interrogation that one of them dreamt the wife was a witch and was planning to attack him. They cited this as the reason for the assault.
The suspects remain in custody. They have been profiled and are undergoing further investigation, with appropriate legal action expected to follow.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges with superstition-related violence in parts of the country, even as security forces continue operations to maintain order in Plateau State.
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