"It takes a witch to know one": Bauchi chief judge raises alarm over rising case…

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  • Chief Judge Rabi Umar raised concerns over the increasing number of witchcraft-related cases, emphasizing the difficulty in proving such allegations without a confession
  • Umar cautioned judges against imposing unreasonable compensation on convicts, arguing that such penalties prolong incarceration and hinder reintegration
  • She criticized high compensation demands, stating that they could push ex-convicts back into crime, and suggested that victims may need to accept partial forfeitures in some cases

Bauchi Chief Judge Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases of WitchcraftSource: TwitterIf you are not a witch, you cannot know who is a witch. It is an issue that could hardly be established unless the witch confesses to being one, she stated. Judicial Officers Warned Against Excessive Fines Any judge who imposes unreasonable compensation on a convict will be required to pay or settle it themselves, she warned. The Burden of Compensation and Recurring CrimeI am troubled by the trend of excessive compensation imposed by judges. Where do you expect a convict to get such large sums? If they cannot pay, they may resort to crime again upon release just to meet the courts demands, she explained. When sentencing a convict, consider the punishment they have already served. If they have been imprisoned for two or three years, requiring them to repay the full value of stolen items could be unfair. The other party may have to forfeit something as well, Umar added.

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