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Adamawa Man Remanded Over Alleged Theft of 22 Pairs of Underwear for Rituals

Adamawa Man Remanded Over Alleged Theft of 22 Pairs of Underwear for Rituals

A Chief Magistrate Court in Yola, Adamawa State, has remanded 27-year-old Muktar Shehu in a correctional facility over allegations of house trespass, theft and possession of criminal charms. Police alleged that Shehu, a resident of Zango Ward in Jimeta, Yola North LGA, broke into Halima Yakubu's home on 6 August 2026 and stole 22 pairs of underwear and other clothing. According to the prosecutor, Shehu allegedly told investigators that he took the items for ritual purposes. He pleaded guilty when arraigned, while the prosecution sought to call a witness to support the case.

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hala

What safeguards are in place to ensure allegations involving alleged charms are properly tested in court alongside the trespass and theft claims?

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O
olivia

Will the court require separate evidence for the ritual allegation, apart from any proof of theft or trespass?

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G
grace

The report combines serious allegations, but remand is not a conviction; the court process still needs to establish what happened.

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Y
yemi

The headline is striking, but it should not make the alleged underwear count overshadow the fact that these remain accusations before the court.

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J
jude

Residents can take basic home security seriously while allowing police investigations and the magistrate court to handle the allegations through due process.

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