17 Arrested After Bauchi Family Attacked Over Witchcraft Allegation

Bauchi police have arrested 17 people over an alleged violent attack on a family in Gobirawa Village, Alkaleri Local Government Area. The attack was reportedly triggered by claims that a family member was responsible for a young man’s death through witchcraft. Police said the suspects allegedly invaded the family’s home with machetes and sticks in the early hours of October 18. A man reportedly suffered fractures to his hand and leg, while another family member was injured. Two motorcycles were also said to have been damaged. The injured man was first treated at General Hospital, Alkaleri, before being referred to a hospital in Bauchi as his condition worsened. Three other suspects are reportedly at large, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

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