From Umar Dankano,Yola.
Ten (10) people including 3 police men and vigilante members were arrested by Adamawa state police command for brutally killing 2 women accused of witchcraft in Roma community, Song LGA of the state.
Report had it that, three (3) women from the community who are accussed of being wizards were stripped naked and beaten up mercilessly by those arrested which led to the demise of two, leaving one seriously injured.
Confirming the development via a statement, Spokesman of the command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said that the incident occurred in Roma, Dumne Development Area, Song LGA.
Nguroje stated that, the command came across a viral video where the Police Officers attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters and Vigilantes were sighted assaulting the women in an unprofessional manner.
The Command promised to charge the suspects to court for prosecution immediately after detectives are done with their investigation on the ugly development.
“The Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola, expressed shock over the unprofessional conduct displayed by the said Inspector, Ahmed Suleiman as well as Vigilantes members as seen in the viral video.
“Irked by the unfortunate incident, immediately,the CP deployed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of CID,who arrested those seen maltreating and assaulting the women.
“CP had ordered for a thorough investigation into the immediate and remote cause(s) of what he described as condemnable act as well as ensure speedy dispensation of justice.
“The CP has assured that, any act of indiscipline and lawlessness will not be tolerated under his watch as those found guilty of this heinous crime against humanity will surely be brought to book”.
