A middle-aged woman identified simply as Chukwuwezu, was reportedly beaten to death by a mob over allegations of witchcraft in Delta State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred last weekend at Mbiri Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state.
A source in the community in a chat with Ika Weekly Newspaper, condemned the mob action. He accused one Mr. Chukwuekwu of instigating the lynching of the woman.
The source disclosed that while the mob was beating the woman on their way to the Palace, a police constabulary tried to stop them to avoid killing the woman in the palace since the Obi was not at home.
According to the source, Mr. Chukwuekwu, reportedly punched the Police Constabulary in the eye.
It was learnt that there was no physical proof to establish the accusation against the woman, who was beaten till she lost consciousness and later died.
Her remains were left at the market square before being removed and deposited in the mortuary. Police are said to be investigating the case.
