Benue Indigene Speaks Out Against Witchcraft Accusations Targeting Elderly Man

Kamo Emmanuel, a native of Benue State, has expressed his thoughts on the recent accusations of witchcraft leveled against an elderly man in the Mbagen clan, Buruku Local Government Area. The accusations came after a Facebook user, Naomi, shared photos of the elderly man, claiming he was responsible for the death of her brother and several others in the community. Reacting to the photos on Thursday, August 6, 2026, Emmanuel stated that in Tiv society, parents of wealthy individuals living in cities are not typically accused of witchcraft. He made this statement in response to the disturbing images of the accused elderly man. Emmanuel's comment highlights the perceived disparity in how accusations of witchcraft are directed in the community. The incident has sparked concerns about the treatment of elderly individuals in the community and the need to address such accusations with caution and thorough investigation.