The Zamfara State Hisbah Commission has arrested a woman, Khadija Abdullah, over allegations of engaging in witchcraft-related activities in Gusau, the state capital.
The arrest, which took place in the Gadar Baga area, followed complaints from community leaders who accused the suspect of conducting suspicious spiritual practices at her residence. Acting on the reports, Hisbah operatives carried out a raid that led to her apprehension.
According to a statement issued by the commission’s Public Relations Officer, Umar Haruna Tsafe, the suspect allegedly admitted during interrogation that she used certain perfumes and claimed to be possessed by spirits.
She reportedly recited prayers into water, which she then administered to individuals seeking healing or spiritual intervention.
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Another woman, identified as Asiya Lawal, was also found at the residence during the operation. She told officials that she had visited the location in search of treatment for what she described as a spiritual ailment.
Residents of the area disclosed that the house had become a known destination for people seeking traditional and spiritual remedies, with visitors arriving both during the day and at night.
The Chairman of the Zamfara State Hisbah Commission, Sheikh Umar Hassan Gusau, has directed that a thorough investigation be conducted to verify the allegations and ensure that appropriate actions are taken in line with the law.
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