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Advocacy for Alleged Witches, a group in Cross River State has called for the Immediate arrest and prosecution of Thomas Obi Tawo (AKA General Iron), an adviser to the Cross River State Governor, for allegedly masterminding the execution of some persons who were believed witches and wizards in the state.
This was made known by the group in a statement on Wednesday by its Chief Executive Officer, Leo Igwe.
It advised the state government to put up measures that will stop jungle justice where suspected witches and wizards are burnt to death.
“The attention of AFAW has been drawn to an incident of witch persecution in Cross River State. In this case, a local mob murdered the alleged witches. Some of the victims have died while others are in the hospital nursing their wounds.
It further states that the unfortunate incident took place in Boki LGA in Central Cross River State. At least a dozen persons, mostly women who were believed to be witches and wizards, were burnt at the instance of an adviser to the state governor who hails from that area. This adviser has been identified as Thomas Obi Tawo (aka General Iron). This incident occurred on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
According to the group, the allegations of witchcraft, persecution and killing of children, are widespread in the state.
“Perpetrators of jungle justice operate with impunity in the area”. He added.
Source: SaharaReporters
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