In Tiv society, parents who have rich kids are not tagged witches and wizards - Benue indigene reacts to photos of old man accused of witchcraft - Health - NigeriaNewsFeed
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In Tiv society, parents who have rich kids are not tagged witches and wizards - Benue indigene reacts to photos of old man accused of witchcraft
A Benue indigene has spoken out against the stigmatization of parents with less wealthy children in Tiv society. The remarks come in response to the labeling of an elderly man as a witch, highlighting biases linked to…
In Tiv society, parents who have rich kids are not tagged witches and wizards - Benue indigene reacts to photos of old man accused of witchcraft
A Benue man, Kamo Emmanuel has stated that parents of wealthy individuals living in cities don't face witchcraft accusations. He stated this on Thursday, August 6, 2026 while reacting to photos of an elderly man who was accused of witchcraft in Mbagen clan, Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. A Facebook user, Naomi had shared the photos, accusing the man of being responsible for the d8ath of her brother and others in the community. Reacting, Emmanuel wrote;
"In Tiv society, parents who have rich kids in the city are not tagged witches and wizards. Poverty is a b@stard," he wrote, reiterating the brutal reality of poverty.
by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 9:47 PM | Share this Story
