The tragic incident has also added to the number of witchcraft-branded killings, which is on the rise in the state
August 28, 2026
By Ike Uchechukwu CALABAR
A six-year-old girl has been confirmed dead after her stepfather allegedly beat her to death over accusations that she was a witch.
Vanguard learned that the incident, which happened in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State, has left residents of the area in shock.
The tragic incident has also added to the number of witchcraft-branded killings, which is on the rise in the state
The latest incident brings to two the number of people killed in the state within one month after being accused of witchcraft.
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