Three arrested over alleged killing of Plateau couple accused of witchcraft

Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, troops have detained three individuals in connection with the alleged killing of a Plateau couple accused of witchcraft in Tabga/Dogon Ruwa village, located within Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims, identified as Abdullah Adamu, 58 years old, and his wife Habiba Ibrahim, 45, were reportedly assaulted and killed within their community in Bashar District.

Security sources informed Zagazola Makama that troops of Sector 2, OPEP, apprehended the suspects at approximately 11:50 p.m. on November 4, 2026, following reports of the murders. The suspects have been identified as Hussaini Mallam Yusufu, aged 22, and Ishaku Sule, 24. The identity of the third suspect remains undisclosed. Preliminary investigations indicated that one of the suspects claimed he had had a dream in which the deceased woman was perceived as a witch who intended to attack him.

According to the sources, the suspect cited the alleged dream as the motive for the attack on the couple during interrogation. The suspects are currently in custody and are under investigation to ascertain their specific involvement in the killings. Further investigation is anticipated to determine each suspect's role in the alleged incident.