Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of a couple accused of witchcraft in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The victims were identified as 58-year-old Abdullah Adamu and his 45-year-old wife, Habiba Ibrahim. They were reportedly attacked and killed in Tabga/Dogon Ruwa village, Bashar District.
According to security sources cited by counter-insurgency publication, Zagazola Makama, troops of Sector 2, OPEP, arrested the suspects at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, following a report of the incident.
Two of the suspects were identified as Hussaini Mallam Yusufu, 22, and Ishaku Sule, 24, while the identity of the third suspect has not been disclosed.
Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspects claimed during interrogation that one of them had dreamt that the deceased woman was a witch who intended to attack him.
The alleged dream was reportedly cited as the reason behind the attack on the couple.
The suspects are currently in custody and have been profiled for further investigation and necessary legal action.
