Jungle Justice: 8-Year Old Girl Accused Of Witchcraft Set Ablaze In Plateau

A 60-year old suspect, identified as Yakubu Vong, who is in police custody in Jos, allegedly set ablaze an 8-year old girl at Sabon Layi in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. The man was said to have lured the girl to his house where he forced her to confess to being a witch which she was accused of before he set her on fire.

James Bamu, who is an uncle to the deceased girl, said the girl was innocent, wondering if the suspect had any proof that the girl was a witch. He described the act as barbaric and demanded that the law deal decisively with the suspect to serve as deterrence to others practising such an evil act.

The girl, who was rushed to the hospital after the incident, died as the result of the burns she suffered.

State Police Public Relations Officer, James Bamu, who confirmed the incident, described the situation as sad. He added that the suspect was already in police custody and that investigations were on.