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Alleged Witchcraft: Advocacy For Alleged Witches Asks Benue Government To Prosecute Attackers Of 89-Year-Old Nigerian | Sahara Reporters

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A civic group, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has condemned the brutal attack of one Pa Justin Gyado, 89 by youths in the Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue state. AfAW in a statement issued on Friday by its Director Dr Leo Igwe, titled: 'Pa Gyado and Family Need Justice,' called on the government of Samuel Ortom to institute legal action against those involved in the attack. The rights organisation said the call had become necessary following the growing pressure on Pa Gyado and family for the release of the suspects from police custody.

Alleged Witchcraft: Advocacy For Alleged Witches Asks Benue Government To Prosecute Attackers Of 89-Year-Old NigerianOver ten youths abducted and burnt Gyado after accusing him of killing a young man with witchcraft.

The rights organisation said the call had become necessary following the growing pressure on Pa Gyado and family for the release of the suspects from police custody. "Fortunately, in the past few days, the police have arrested five persons linked to this horrific act. And the investigation is ongoing.

"The AfAW is asking the police in Benue not to release these suspects and to ensure that justice is done in this case. The police should use Pa Gyado's case to demonstrate their commitment to upholding the rule of law and enforcing the criminal provisions against witchcraft accusations and jungle justice.

 

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