A 25-year-old man in Cross River State, Nigeria, has been arrested for killing his 75-year-old grandfather over allegations of witchcraft.
Enoch Agbaube is accused of hacking his grandfather, John Agbaube, to death with a machete on Friday, August 18, 2023.
The incident occurred at Utanga community in Obanliku Local Government Area of the state.
According to a lawyer for the family, Barr. Paul Idiga, Enoch accused his grandfather of being a wizard and the one behind his misfortunes.
He said that Enoch believed his grandfather was responsible for his lack of progress in life, including his inability to find a job and his recent breakup with his girlfriend.
Enoch reportedly confronted his grandfather about the witchcraft allegations on the day of the murder.
The two men got into an argument, and Enoch eventually attacked his grandfather with the machete. John Agbaube was pronounced dead at the scene.
Enoch fled the scene of the crime and was eventually arrested in Benue State. He is currently being held in police custody and is facing murder charges.
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