Ugo Nosiri, Owerri
Operatives of Police Command in Imo State, Okigwe divisional headquarters, in collaboration with residents of Ogii community, have arrested three suspects found in possession of a human skull.
The three individuals arrested, Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20), who were arrested along the Okigwe-Umuahia Express Road, also had a native hen and white garments in their possession.
During questioning, the culprits claimed to have found the human skull along a riverbank on the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway, an area where the command had received cases of kidnappings.
According to the spokesperson of the Command, Mr. Henry Okoye, a DNA analysis is underway to determine the identity of the skull’s owner while the command is actively pursuing other possible accomplices in connection with this dastardly act.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aboki Danjuma, reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the safety and security of all residents.
He emphasised that justice will be served and that the suspects will face prosecution upon completion of the investigation and the public will be provided with further updates as the investigation unfolds.
