Nigeria: Mob Attacks Policemen for Rescuing Suspected Ritualist in Bauchi

27 August 2014

Three policemen narrowly escaped death in Unguwar Kofar Dumi area of Bauchi metropolis when irate youths attacked them with sticks and stones for rescuing a suspected ritualist said to have charmed a 15-year-old girl.

It was gathered that the suspected ritualist came to the area around 11: 30 am yesterday, lurking around where he allegedly touched the victim who was a passer-by causing her to collapse instantly.

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