Four killed in Benue over witchcraft allegation as LG Chairman orders probe

Four people, including an elderly man and his two sons, were killed in a suspected witchcraft-related attack in the Imande-Dem community of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State. The incident, which occurred around 2 a.m., was triggered by accusations that the elderly man was responsible for the recent death of a young man. Guma LGA Chairman Maurice Orwough condemned the killings and ordered a full investigation, calling for the immediate arrest of those responsible.