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Witchcraft accusation killing in Bauchi State

Overview

On July 28, 2026, 30-year-old Habse Ubale was killed in Garin Malam Village, Gamawa LGA, Bauchi State, Nigeria, following accusations of witchcraft. During a 2 am attack, suspects allegedly used machetes and sticks to assault Ubale, her husband Audu Sabo, and their two children.

Ubale was repeatedly hacked with a machete and pronounced dead, while her husband and children sustained various injuries. The principal suspect, Garba Daudu, allegedly conspired with Ya’u Garba and an individual named Musa to carry out the assault.

Police investigations involve the Bauchi State Criminal Investigation Department. While one suspect was arrested, others remained at large following the incident. Authorities have condemned the killing, noting that such superstitious accusations often lead to extrajudicial violence against vulnerable individuals.

Entities

Garba Daudu · Habse Ubale · Garin Malam Village · Bauchi State Police · Audu Sabo

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Bauchi State woman killed following witchcraft accusations

    A woman named Habse Ubale was killed in Bauchi State, Nigeria, after being accused of witchcraft by attackers who also injured her husband and two children during a machete attack.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Bauchi police probe murder of Habse Ubale accused of witchcraft

    Bauchi police say 30‑year‑old Habse Ubale was killed after being accused of witchcraft; one suspect arrested, two fled, and the case handed to the state criminal investigation department.

Sources

healthwise.punchng.com · punchng.com