Father and Son Remanded Over Alleged Witchcraft-Related Murder in Yola

A father, Bello Usman, and his two sons, Naziru Bello and Ahm Chubado, have been remanded in custody in Yola, Adamawa State, on charges of allegedly conspiring to murder a woman accused of witchcraft. The trio is accused of beating the woman into a coma, setting her house on fire, and causing her death.

The prosecution emphasized the severity of the victim's injuries, leading to her demise. The defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the case has been adjourned for further proceedings.