Advocacy for Alleged Witches Demands Release of Bala
The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has urged the Zamfara State government to release and compensate Samalia Bala, who has been imprisoned since June 2026 by the Upper Sharia Court in Tsafe for accusations of witchcraft and juju. Bala's legal troubles began in 2020 when a female student fell ill and mentioned his name.
Despite being diagnosed as a sickle cell patient, her family attributed her illness to witchcraft, leading to charges against Bala in a local sharia court. He was initially remanded for six months but was released.
In 2024, he faced imprisonment again, receiving a pardon after two months. His most recent arrest occurred in June 2026, and he remains incarcerated.
AfAW representatives have visited Bala in prison and plan further visits, offering legal and humanitarian support to secure his release.
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