A tense and disturbing incident unfolded earlier today in Abitu, located in Calabar South Local Government Area, as a man in his early 40s publicly confronted his mother over allegations of witchcraft.
According to eyewitnesses, the man claimed a local pastor told him that his mother was responsible for his life struggles, stating that she had “tied him to one egg” a spiritual metaphor he interpreted as proof of witchcraft.
Despite desperate pleas from onlookers urging him to seek help through prayer and calm dialogue, the man remained aggressive. He accused his mother of ruining his life, denying him employment opportunities, and deliberately holding him back compared to his siblings.
The confrontation escalated dangerously when the man pulled out a knife and threatened to kill his mother. Thankfully, bystanders quickly intervened and averted a potential tragedy.
Witnesses noted that the man still lives with his mother and often leaves his two children in her care. His behavior has raised concerns not only about deep-seated family tensions and dependency but also about his mental health and vulnerability to spiritual manipulation.
Disturbingly, the man was overheard making alarming statements such as, “Either he dies or the mum will surely die,”expressing an unwillingness to resolve the issue peacefully.
Authorities are yet to respond to the incident, but community members are calling for both spiritual and psychological intervention to prevent future escalation.
