Nigeria: Community Raises Alarm Over Kidnap, Killing of Albinos

19 April 2021

Residents of Enugwu Ukwu community in Anambra State have raised alarm over the increased kidnapping and killing of albinos in the community.

While a large number of the residents claimed that albinos are hunted for ritual purposes, others blamed some mystical beliefs that albinos may take over the community soon.

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