The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa, Moses Jitoboh, has confirmed the arrest of five people over their involvement in the killing of a pregnant woman in the state.
The woman was beating to death over alleged witchcraft.
Jitoboh told journalists in Yola on Saturday that the 32 -year old woman, Ayina Afraimu, of Falu village in Guyuk local government area of the state, was killed by the suspects who used sticks and rope to attack her.
“She was attacked with sticks, rope and killed by five suspects on allegation that the deceased was a witch, who was responsible for the deaths and sickness of persons in Falu.
“Suspects who committed this nefarious offence are: Abraham Adamu (18), Malachi Yilafane (35), Thomas Aji (54), Zakariya Chorum (56) and Miss Newana Ilihal (20),” Jitoboh said.
He added that the suspects would be charged to court for culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy and defamation of character.
The commissioner said apart from the five suspects, the command had within the three weeks of his assumption of office arrested 19 other persons and recovered three stolen vehicles, some weapons and other stolen properties.
NAN
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