The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Hassan Ismaila and Mohammed Sani, over the death of their relative who died as a result of starvation.

The command said the suspects tied the hands and legs of the victim over his alleged involvement in witchcraft, and kept him in a room for a long period until he died.

Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Shettima Mohammed, disclosed this at the command’s headquarters in Lafia while parading 18 suspects arrested for committing various crimes.

Shettima Mohammed said, “On November 30, 2023 around1930hrs, based on credible information that one Mohammed Sani ‘M’ of Agyaragu Tofa was tied on both hands and legs and locked up in a room where he starved to death and was hurriedly buried by his family members on the allegation of witchcraft.

“Police operatives attached to ‘A’ Division, Lafia swung into action and got the duo of Hassan Ismail and Mohammed Sani all males of Agyaragu Tofa arrested.

“Efforts are ongoing to arrest all individuals involved in the dastardly act.”