The Police Command in Jigawa has arrested a 25-year-old man over the death of his mother, whom he and accomplices allegedly attacked on suspicion of witchcraft.

Sources said that on Aug. 26 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 his wife, Magajiya Ado, 50, with heavy sticks until she became unconscious, accusing her of witchcraft,” said the sources.

According to the sources, the victim was rushed to General Hospital, Ringim, where she died while receiving treatment.

Sources said that her corpse had since been released to the family for burial.

The sources added that one of the suspects, Jibrin Ado, had been arrested while others were still at large. (Zagazola, excluding headline)