‘85-year-old Zamfara woman beaten, stripped over alleged witchcraft’

The Punch | 05-09-2026 12:55am |

An 85-year-old woman in Zamfara State was brutally beaten and stripped naked after being accused of witchcraft. The Advocacy for Alleged Witches organization has called for justice for the victim. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of witchcraft accusations in some Nigerian communities.

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