Calabar Pastor Sentenced to Death for Murdering Daughter with Down’s Syndrome over Witchcraft Claim
A pastor in Calabar was sentenced to death by hanging on July 20, 2026, after a High Court found him guilty of murdering his 16-year-old daughter who had Down’s syndrome. He allegedly branded her a witch and subjected her to inhuman treatment. Court records show the girl slipped while disposing of her own waste and was then killed by her father. A children’s rights NGO led the prosecution, with strong support from the state police and Ministry of Justice. Human rights advocates say this verdict sends a clear warning against harmful witchcraft accusations. They believe it will help protect vulnerable children and uphold every child’s right to life and dignity.
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