Martina Okey Itagbor has been burnt to death by a mob in Akamkpa LGA of Cross River after being accused of witchcraft. The perpetrators accused the woman of using witchcraft
Martina Okey Itagbor has been burnt to death by a mob in Akamkpa LGA of Cross River after being accused of witchcraft.
In a statement on Saturday, Emmanuel Ogbeche, spokesperson to Bassey Otu, the state governor, said Otu described the incident as “repulsive and against all civility”. “It is sheer savagery and cowardice for the youths or anybody to take the laws into their hands, more so, involving a helpless woman. “To this end, I am directing the Commissioner of Police in the state to mobilise all tactical and investigative assets and ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous act are brought to justice.
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