Anciana muere a manos de una multitud en Eastern Cape tras acusaciones de brujería

La policía de Eastern Cape ha detenido a dos mujeres en relación con el asesinato de una anciana de 75 años en Ngcobo, quien fue atacada por una multitud el domingo tras ser acusada de practicar la brujería.

La víctima, identificada como Nokhansala Sidiki, fue sacada de su hogar en la localidad de Luthuthu, en el área administrativa de Zadungeni, la mañana del 17 de mayo. Presuntamente, fue atacada por un grupo de personas debido a acusaciones de brujería.

La portavoz de la policía provincial, la brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, confirmó que dos sospechosas de 26 y 28 años se encuentran bajo custodia. Declaró que se esperan más detenciones a medida que continúe la investigación.

La policía ha solicitado información al público. Cualquier persona que tenga detalles puede ponerse en contacto con Crime Stop llamando al 08600 10111 o utilizar la aplicación MySAPS para informar de forma anónima.

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