Meet the anti-witch hunter
Meet the Nigerian man who- after receiving tip-offs on social media- intervenes and protects people accused of witchcraft.
In many parts of the world there is still a fear of witches and witchcraft. Those accused are often vulnerable, yet they are blamed for a variety of afflictions, from disease to infertility and poverty. They often face persecution, abuse and lynchings.
From his base in Nigeria Dr Leo Igwe - after receiving tip-offs on social media- intervenes and protects those accused across the African continent from being attacked. He also lobbies local authorities to prevent witch-hunting drives from taking place and organises educational campaigns to counter existing occult narratives.
Presenter/Producer: Jonathan Griffin
Reporter: Olaronke Alo
Editor: Flora Carmichael
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