Three Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Couple Accused of Witchcraft in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested three suspected criminals in connection with the gruesome killing of a couple accused of witchcraft at Tabga/Dogon Ruwa village in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims were identified as Mr. Abdullah Adamu, 58, and his wife, Habiba Ibrahim, 45, who were reportedly attacked and killed in their community, located in Bashar District.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2 OPEP arrested the suspects at about 11:50 p.m. on Nov. 4, 2026, following a report of the killings.
The suspects were identified as Hussaini Mallam Yusufu, 22, and Ishaku Sule, 24, while the identity of the third suspect was yet to be disclosed.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects claimed during interrogation that he dreamt that the wife was a witch and she was planing to attack him, which he cited as the reason for the attack.
The suspects remain in custody and have been profiled for further investigation and necessary action.
