Nadia Al-Fawaz

Saudi Gazette

ABHA — A sorcerer notorious for "making wolves kill jinn" has been arrested in Al-Kara village in Al-Habil, which comes under Rijal Alma governorate.

Al-Habil Police, together with members of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Hai’a), made the arrest at 9 a.m. Saturday.



The sorcerer was apprehended at his home, where the police and Hai'a seized many copies of a book on witchcraft and sorcery as well as related paraphernalia. Two wild wolves were found in his possession. According to some sources, he used to make the wolves eat the jinn.

Another source said the sorcerer was well known for treating diseases.