80-year-old Benue man allegedly killed over witchcraft

…Group petitions police

By Peter Duru, Makurdi

The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, AfAW, has petitioned the Benue State Police Command over the alleged killing of an elderly man, Ordue Ikye, said to be above 80 years, following an accusation that he caused the death of a younger relative through witchcraft.

In the petition signed by its Director, Dr Leo Igwe, the organisation urged the Commissioner of Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ikye’s death and bring anyone found culpable to justice.

AfAW said the incident allegedly occurred at about 7pm last Sunday in Gbemacha Council Ward, Mbavior, Mbasar, Tse-Ikye, Gwer Local Government Area of the state.