The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday said its operatives in Ebonyi State arrested 17 suspects over the murder of one Uromchi Okorocha who was accused of killing several people through the use of witchcraft in the Enohia Itim village, Afikpo Local Government Area of the state.
This is just as police operatives in Imo State killed two kidnappers in a gun duel leading to the rescue of four victims.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Sunday, noted that the suspects in Ebonyi were arrested on January 3 after they mobilised themselves, apprehended the accused, and resorted to setting him ablaze before the arrival of a police team.
Adejobi said, “On January 3, 2025, police operatives attached to the Ebonyi State Command arrested 17 suspects in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo LGA for the murder of one Uromchi Okorocha ‘m’, who was accused by local youths of being involved in the killing of several individuals through alleged witchcraft and spiritual means.
“The suspects had mobilised and apprehended the deceased, but instead of handing him over to legal authorities and committing to the rule of law, they decided to take laws into their own hands, becoming judge, jury and executioner.
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Jez
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This is pure wickedness
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So people can still be this cruel
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Even in this type of situation
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May God help us o
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