An elderly man identified as Ordue Ikye, aged over 80, has reportedly died after he
was allegedly attacked by a mob following accusations that he used witchcraft to
cause the death of a younger relative in Gwer East Local Government Area of
Benue State.

The incident reportedly occurred around 7pm last Sunday at Tse-Ikye, Gbemacha
Council Ward, Mbavior, Mbasar, after the death of Aker Aleva, a man believed to
be in his 30s. The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, AfAW, disclosed the incident in
a petition addressed to the Benue State Commissioner of Police, calling for an
investigation into the circumstances surrounding the elderly man’s death.

According to AfAW, a community meeting was later held concerning the incident, but the death of Ikye was allegedly not addressed during the gathering.

The organisation claimed that the deceased’s son, who reportedly attempted to record part of the meeting, had his phone seized, while photographs and videos on the device were allegedly deleted.

AfAW called on the police to thoroughly investigate the alleged killing, secure all available evidence and ensure that the deceased’s family and witnesses are protected from intimidation.

It also urged the authorities to prosecute anyone found responsible for the death after a proper investigation.

DAILY POST.