A 35-year-old-man, Haruna Ezekiel, has allegedly killed his 80-year-old paternal uncle, Sunday Saleh, over witchcraft allegations. The suspect was said to have killed the octogenarian and burnt his body with his house for allegedly initiating his son into witchcraft activities. Confirming the horrific incident, on Thursday, the Bauchi State Command of Nigeria Police Force, said the suspect committed the crime on December 6, 2022 when he confronted the deceased and, accused him of initiating his son into witchcraft.
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 35-year old man, Haruna Ezekiel, who allegedly killed his uncle and burned his corpse for initiating his son into witchcraft.