Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A six-year-old girl has been confirmed dead after her stepfather allegedly beat her to death over accusations that she was a witch. The incident, which occurred in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State, has left residents in shock.
The Cross River State Police Command confirmed the arrest of Saviour Otu Adim, 29, in connection with the death of Miss Goodness Ekpo Okon. The report was lodged on Friday, August 28, 2026, by Mrs Itoro Udofia, who alleged that Adim assaulted the child, resulting in her death.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect had accused the child of witchcraft before allegedly assaulting her. Adim is currently in police custody, and the remains of the deceased have been deposited at a mortuary for an autopsy. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Calabar for further investigation.
The police have decried the killing and renewed their call for vigilance against child abuse. ASP Eitokpah urged members of the public to protect children, promptly report cases of abuse, and refrain from spreading unverified information or taking the law into their own hands.
The tragic incident has reignited concerns over witchcraft-related child abuse in parts of the state, with residents calling for stiffer penalties and sustained public enlightenment against such beliefs. It also adds to the growing number of witchcraft-branded killings in Cross River State.
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