The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has commended the government of Cross River State for sacking the Special Adviser to the Governor on Forest, Thomas Obi Tawo aka General Iron, who it described as a notorious witch hunter and ‘bloodletter.’
The government had in a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the governor on media and publicity, Christian Ita, announced the dismissal of Tawo.
AFAW, in a statement signed by its Director, Leo Igwe, claimed that last year, General Iron “led some witch hunters to abduct, torture, and lynch about 15 persons in Boki in central Cross River.”
The group said that during the operation, the victims, including his mother and other relatives were seriously injured, adding that at least, two of the victims have died.
“Unfortunately, Mr. Obi Tawo or any of those implicated in this atrocious incident has yet to be arrested or prosecuted.
“Recently, General Iron reportedly led some thugs to beat up an ex-lawmaker, Mark Obi. Mark Obi is currently under intensive care at a local hospital.
“The sacking of this criminally minded individual is long overdue. The dismissal should mark the beginning of the end of the nightmare that this despicable individual has masterminded over the years.
“Mr Thomas Obi Two is evil. General Iron is a monstrous individual who should be languishing in jail.
“It is hoped that his dismissal by the government of Cross River State would, at last, pave the way for justice for victims of Boki witch hunts.
“Mr. Obi Tawo has used his position as a government official to act above the law and shield himself from prosecution and accountability.
“Now he has been relieved of the position, the police and the government of Cross River should ensure that Mr. Thomas Obi Tawo are arrested and prosecuted without delay.”
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