The Nigerian Police, Imo State Command has arrested three men in the Ogii Community of Okigwe Local Government Area, of Imo State. The suspects were allegedly in possession of a human skull.
According to police, the suspects were identified as Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20). The police stated that suspects were apprehended following a tip-off from residents of the community.
This was contained in a statement by the Imo State police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, on Tuesday.
He noted that the trio were arrested on February 3 along the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway with a human skull. Also discovered on them were a native hen, and white garments.
According to Okoye, one of the suspects, Okoere, claimed that his uncle, Osunta Oko, had asked him to procure a human skull for use in a land dispute.
The police spokesman stated that Okoere allegedly said he found the skull by a riverbank in an area known for kidnapping activities.
The statement read, “As part of the Imo State Police Command’s continued efforts to curb criminal activities in the State, operatives of Okigwe Police Divisional Headquarters, in collaboration with residents of Ogii Community, on 3/02/2025, arrested three suspects. They were found in possession of a human skull, a native hen and white garments along the Okigwe-Umuahia Express Road.
“The three individuals arrested—Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20)—are currently under investigation. During questioning, Patrick stated that his uncle, Osunta Oko, had asked him to acquire a human skull. He claimed to have found it along a riverbank on the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway. An area where the Command has received cases of kidnappings.
“The Imo State Police Command is actively pursuing Osunta Oko and other possible accomplices in connection with this disturbing incident. In addition, a DNA analysis is underway to determine the identity of the skull’s owner.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the safety and security of all residents. He emphasized that justice will be served and that the suspects will face prosecution upon completion of the investigation.”
Meanwhile, Okoye said the public will be updated on the case as investigations unfold.
source: Punch
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