The Borno State Police Command has arrested two Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) for allegedly beating a 72-year-old man to d3ath in Ngala Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred at the ISS IDP camp, Ngala, on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
The suspects, identified as Modu Mohammed, 25, and Annami Modu, 32, conspired and attacked the victim, Abba Mustapha, with sticks over allegations of witchcraft.
“The suspects accused the victim of bewitching the wife of one of them and causing her ill health. They beat him severely in his house at the camp,” said security analyst Zagazola Makama.
Policemen at the camp rescued the victim and rushed him to the General Hospital, Ngala, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
The suspects were arrested at the scene, while four sticks used in the assault were recovered as exhibits.
The corpse of the deceased had been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy and was later released to his family for burial in line with Islamic rites.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Maiduguri, had commenced a full investigation into the matter.