Witchcraft Accusation: Bauchi police arrest 17 suspects

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects over an alleged witchcraft accusation that triggered a violent attack on a 60-year-old man and his family in Gobirawa Village, Alkaleri Local Government Area.

The suspects allegedly attacked the man and his 30-year-old son after accusing the son of witchcraft following the death of a 20-year-old resident, Halilu Ahmad, on October 16, 2026.

The attack reportedly occurred around 1am on October 18, when the suspects allegedly invaded the family’s residence armed with machetes and sticks, inflicting multiple injuries on the victims.

The attackers also allegedly damaged two motorcycles belonging ...