17 suspects who allegedly burnt a man to death over alleged witchcraft have been arrested by Ebonyi State Police.
Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, the spokesperson of the Force Headquarters, Abuja, Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the incident occurred in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on January 3rd.
Mr Adejobi, who identified the victim as Uromchi Okorocha, said the police operatives arrested the 17 suspects in the community for the alleged murder of Mr Okorocha.
The spokesperson said local youths accused the victim of being involved in the killing of several people through witchcraft powers.
“The suspects had mobilised and apprehended the deceased, but instead of handing him over to legal authorities and committing to the rule of law, they decided to take laws into their hands, becoming judge, jury and executioner.
“The police operatives of the Uwanna Division mobilised tactical teams to the scene on a rescue mission, but the angry mob had already killed and burned Mr Okorocha before the arrival of the police team,” he said.
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