It was gathered that the mother of three who was identified as Gladys, was accused of witchcraft and allegedly caged in her home has been discovered in her residence in the community.
It was gathered that the victim regained freedom on 17th, November 2020, after the intervention of a civil society, known as Behind Bars Initiative.
The Convener of the Initiative, Harrison Gwamishuu, revealed that the victim who hails from Ozoro married her husband, Ame Edjeketa, an indigene of Orerokpe.
He revealed that the suspect and his family members accused the victim of being a witch after which they locked her up in a makeshift cage in their residence since 2016.
“Despite accusing the woman of being a witch, the husband on several occasions made way into the cage where she was left to die to have sex with her.
“She had three of their children while she was in the cage”, Gwamishuu, said.
Due to the condition of the victim, it was gathered that she was taken to the General hospital in Orerokpe for treament.
When contacted Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO) DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident.
“The story is true. When we questioned the man, he said his wife is mentally challenged. He told the Police that he had earlier taken her to her family members who rejected her after which he decided to care for her.
“We have arrested him and he is currently in police custody” she stated.
