The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man over the d3ath of his mother, whom he and accomplices allegedly attacked on suspicion of witchcraft.
It was gathered that on August 26, 2025 at about 4:30 p.m., the suspect, identified as Jibrin Ado of Daneji village, conspired with others – Musa Kwalle, Dan Abba, Sule Musa and one Arrow, all of Gerawa Village – and trespassed into the home of his father, Adamu Saleh.
“The suspects beat up Saleh’s wife, Magajiya Ado, 50, with heavy sticks until she became unconscious, accusing her of witchcraft,” sources said.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the victim was rushed to General Hospital, Ringim, where she d!ed while receiving treatment.
Sources said that her corpse had since been released to the family for burial.
Jibrin Ado was arrested while others were still at large.
