Deceased's Spirit Allegedly Speaks at Burial, Points at Killer
- A young mother in Adamawa State died during childbirth, sparking accusations of witchcraft against her grandfather after a dramatic scene at her funeral
- Family members allege the grandfather received a mysterious cloth believed to carry supernatural forces, prompting a traditional summons from a local shrine
- The community leader has escalated the dispute to the traditional ruler for investigation, while the grieving husband mourns his wife and stillborn child
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A family tragedy in Adamawa State has taken a dramatic turn after the death of a young mother during childbirth triggered accusations of witchcraft against her grandfather.
Mrs Tarisom Kindness died on 27 August 2025 while giving birth in Zuran, a village in Demsa Local Government Area. Her baby was stillborn and she died shortly after from heavy bleeding at the General Hospital in Numan, according to her uncle, Afraimu Ndatam.
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During her burial the following day, mourners were stunned when a young man, reportedly overtaken by what witnesses described as the deceased woman’s “spirit,” stood up and accused Mrs Kindness’s grandfather, identified as Mr Osom, of causing her death.
Mr Ndatam told Legit.ng that the dramatic accusation prompted the family to question the elderly man.
“He admitted someone gave him a piece of cloth over two years ago but said he never wore it and never intended harm,” Ndatam said.
Alleged “evil cloth” at the centre of dispute
The family claims the cloth, gifted by a man from the nearby village of Farai, is linked to supernatural forces. When confronted at a community meeting, the man, identified as Mr Kabari Farai, acknowledged giving the cloth but denied any evil intent.
According to Ndatam, the community leader in Farai later received a letter from a local shrine summoning Mr Osom and others to appear over alleged defamation.
“The letter was shocking and to us it proved there was something unusual about the cloth,” Ndatam said, adding that the family has refused to honour the shrine’s invitation.
Investigation and next steps
The community leader of Farai has escalated the matter to the traditional ruler for further investigation, saying the shrine summons amounted to a false accusation against the entire village. He warned that penalties could follow if the allegations are found to be baseless.
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The husband of the deceased, Mr Kindness Zuran, expressed deep grief over the loss of his wife and their first child.
“I was totally out of my senses when I heard of her death,” he said.
“The funeral felt like a dream.”
Local authorities have not commented on the family’s claims. The case remains a subject of traditional inquiry as the community weighs cultural beliefs against calls for legal action.
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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Adamawa state Police Command, through determination, teamwork, and community partnership, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Dankombo Morris Falings, had made significant progress in the ongoing battle against crime.
The Command has successfully apprehended 567 suspects involved in various violent and exploitative crimes. This sweeping wave of arrests has brought hope to families
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