Police in Bauchi State arrest 17 people over a violent attack on a family in Alkaleri Local Government Area following allegations of witchcraft. The reports say the incident involves a family in Gobirawa Village, with authorities stating the assault follows accusations that a resident used witchcraft.
Police spokespeople describe how the accusation escalates into violence and lead to the arrests. All outlets cite the Bauchi State Police Command and confirm the number of suspects held as 17, naming the same locality and sequence of events. One report quotes the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, describing the arrests in a police statement. The coverage focuses on the investigation and police response, with no further details shared across sources about charges or the condition of those attacked.
