5 men to die by hanging for beating woman accused of witchcraft to death

THE Plateau State High Court 7 has sentenced five persons to death by hanging for killing an old woman tagged ‘a witch.’

The old woman was alleged to be behind some of the happenings at Kwogu Village in Riyom Local Government Area of the state.

The five accused were sentenced on two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.

The victim, Lyop Badung, was beaten to death, while the girl who was said to have died of witchcraft was Rachael Yohann.

The convicted persons are Yohanna Davou, John Davou, Pam Davou, Pam Dalyop and one other.

Justice Christine Dabup, on Tuesday, said the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Having listened to the counsel of all the parties, with their final written addresses adopted, Justice Dabup sentenced the accused persons to death by hanging without any option.