Three Chiefs and others have been burnt in Oku community, Boki Local Government Area, Cross River State over allegations of witchcraft. DAILY POST gathered that among those burnt was Chief Benard Kekong who was former manager, Boki Oil Palm Estate in Borum. He died an hour after he was set ablaze. Others include Edward Kekong
Three Chiefs and others have been burnt in Oku community, Boki Local Government Area, Cross River State over allegations of witchcraft.
The victims, it was learned, were accused of being witches and wizards in the Oku community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State. “Those in pains could not get medical treatment anywhere, not even in Okundi, as the dreaded political appointee warned whoever treated those suffering from burns would suffer the same fate” a source stated.
When contacted, the Permanent Secretary, office of the State Security Adviser, Sir Alfred Mboto, said, “I have been able to reach my SSA and my SSA has been able to make contact there.
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