Three Policemen including an Inspector and seven other people have been arrested in connection with killing two women suspected to be witchcraft in the Roma community of Song local government area of the state.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adamawa State Command, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje said their arrest followed a viral video in which the suspects were seen in mob action stripped three women naked and beaten mercilessly over the allegation of witchcraft.
According to the statement, the policemen were sighted maltreating and assaulting the women in an unprofessional manner as a result two of them were brutally murdered.
The statement reads in part: “Adamawa State Police Command came across an unfortunate video which has gone viral in some section of the media especially social media where an Inspector of Police and some members of Vigilantes attached to Dumne Divisional Police Headquarters, were sighted maltreating and assaulting Three (3) women in an unprofessional manner at Roma community, Dumne Development Area in Song Local Government Area.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Afolabi Babatola expressed shock over the unprofessional conduct displayed by the said Inspector, Ahmed Suleiman as well as Vigilante members as watched in the viral video.
“Irked by the unfortunate incident, the Commissioner of Police, immediately, deployed the Deputy Commissioner of Police who arrested those seen maltreating and assaulting the women.
“Equally, the CP has ordered a thorough investigation into the immediate and remote cause(s) of this condemnable incident as well as ensure speedy dispensation of justice.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police reiterated that he will not tolerate any act of indiscipline and lawlessness under his watch as those found guilty of the heinous crime against humanity will be brought to book.
