Groups condemn Hisbah for arresting Zamfara woman over alleged witchcraft

Reported by Punch Nigeria · 36 min ago · Punch Newspapers

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Advocacy groups have condemned the Zamfara Hisbah Commission for arresting a woman, Khadija Abdullah, over allegations of witchcraft in Gusau. Read More: https://punchng.com/groups-condemn-hisbah-for-arresting-zamfara-woman-over-alleged-witchcraft/

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