Woman killed in alleged witchcraft attack in Bauchi, one suspect arrested

A 30-year-old woman, Habse Ubale, has been killed successful an alleged witchcraft-related onslaught successful Garin Malam Village, Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, portion 1 fishy has been arrested and 2 others stay astatine large.

The Bauchi State Police Command disclosed that the incidental occurred successful the aboriginal hours of July 28, 2026, aft suspects allegedly stormed the residence of 38-year-old Audu Sabo pursuing accusations that his wife, Habse Ubale, was a witch.

According to the police, the premier suspect, Garba Daudu, 35, allegedly conspired with 2 different suspects identified arsenic Ya’u Garba and Musa, who reportedly trespassed into the family’s location and launched a convulsive attack.

“During the assault, Habse Ubale was allegedly attacked with a machete, portion Audu Sabo and 2 minors, 12-year-old Sale Audu and 14-year-old Yakubu Audu, were beaten with sticks, leaving each 4 victims with varying degrees of injuries,” the connection said.

Police operatives, assisted by section hunters and vigilantes, responded swiftly aft receiving the study and evacuated the victims to the General Hospital...