The Imo State Police Command has arrested three individuals for allegedly being in possession of a human skull in Ogii, Okigwe Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson Henry Okoye, in a statement on Tuesday, identified the suspects as Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20). They were apprehended on February 3 along the Okigwe-Umuahia Express Road with the assistance of local residents.
Suspicious Items and Confession
Apart from the human skull, the suspects were also found with a native hen and white garments, items often linked to ritual practices.
During interrogation, Okoere allegedly claimed that his uncle, Osunta Oko, instructed him to acquire a human skull. He further stated that he found it near a riverbank along the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway, a known crime-prone area.
Ongoing Investigation
The Imo State Police Command is currently searching for Osunta Oko and other potential accomplices. A DNA analysis is also underway to determine the identity of the skull’s owner.
Commissioner of Police Aboki Danjuma has assured residents that the police remain committed to ensuring justice and security in the state.
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