- 17 suspects were arrested after burning Uromchi Okorocha alive in Enohia Itim, Ebonyi, over allegations of witchcraft, despite police intervention efforts
- Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun condemned the act of jungle justice, urging citizens to allow legal authorities to handle criminal allegations
- The incident sparked widespread outrage, with Nigerians calling for awareness campaigns to prevent witchcraft-related violence
Afikpo North, Ebonyi state – The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested 17 individuals accused of burning a man to death over allegations of witchcraft.
The tragic incident, which has sparked outrage across Nigeria, occurred on January 3 in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
