Crime
Police Apprehend Suspected Ritualist With Human Skull
In Akwa Ibom State, South-south Nigeria, the police have reported the apprehension of an alleged ritualist found in possession of a human skull.
The state’s police spokesperson, Odiko Macdon disclosed this during the second quarter news briefing by the Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi, on Friday.
The individual in question, identified as Edu Ime from Mbak Etoi in Uyo Local Government Area, was taken into custody on May 15.
The arrest took place at the well-known Urua Ekpa Junction along the Calabar-Itu Highway, as stated by Mr. Durosinmi.
He said “Suspect could not give any reasonable explanation as to why he was in possession of a human skull but named their ring leader, who is a suspected ritualists.”
In the past three months, Mr. Durosinmi, the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, provided a review of the police accomplishments in the region.
He stated that during this period, the police managed to arrest a total of 269 suspects involved in various criminal activities which include murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, and cultism.
According to the police spokesperson, Mr. Macdon, there was an additional notable arrest in Akwa Ibom State.
He stated that the police successfully apprehended a gang on April 14th, responsible for the kidnapping of a vice chancellor from a private university in the state.
However, Mr. Macdon did not reveal the identity of the victim or the specific university involved.
Among the suspects arrested, one individual was identified as Prince Okon who was formerly employed as a domestic worker by the vice chancellor but was dismissed due to his “criminal tendencies.”
As per Mr. Macdon’s statement, the primary suspect, Prince Okon, was the mastermind behind the kidnapping of the vice chancellor in collaborated with two other members of his gang, identified as Saviour Luke and Richard Friday, to carry out the abduction.
Macdon said “The sum of N1, 270, 000 cash was recovered as part of the ransom paid, while N250,000 was left in one of the suspect’s accounts. The Toyota Corolla used for the operation was also recovered. The VC has been reunited with his family.”
In addition, the police also apprehended five suspected cultists who were known for terrorizing the residents of Uyo during a recent clash that occurred around the Nwaniba area.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reached an out-of-court settlement with renowned barman, Pascal Okechukwu, famously known as Cubana Chief Priest, regarding charges of naira abuse.
This development surfaced during the latest court proceedings presided over by Justice Kehinde Ogundare.
Cubana Chief Priest has been facing a three-count-charge related to the misuse of the national currency at a social gathering, a violation of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
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Gunmen staged a brazen attack on Bmuko community in the Dutse Baupma area of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Monday night, abducting four residents.
According to Mr. Isah, a community member, the invasion commenced around 11:50 pm at the residence of Engineer Patrick, where his wife and brother were among those kidnapped.
The assailants, reportedly numbering around 30, descended upon Zone C, Road 5, unleashing gunfire before forcibly entering the engineer’s home and abducting two family members.
He said “From the engineer’s house, after carrying his wife and brother, they divided themselves into two groups. One group went towards the riverside that leads to Kubwa and Bwari, while the other group went towards the hillside.
“It was the group going towards the hillside that stopped at a nearby house where they kidnapped a Pastor and another young man. We could not do anything, we were scared to death during the period of the attack.”
A community leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed that they first became aware of the attack when gunshots rang out just minutes before midnight.
He stated that it was then that a fellow resident, residing among them, alerted them to the dire situation via a voice message on their communication platform, indicating that they were under assault.
He said “Swiftly, our security personnel came down, we had to make calls to the FCDA Police Station, luckily we had intervention from them, and soldiers also came to our rescue. However, the whole thing turned to something else, as nobody was arrested.
“The kidnappers went with three or four people. As we speak, the soldiers that went in search of them have returned without rescuing them. The policemen are still in the bush searching for them.
“We have been demanding for Police outpost here in the Bmuko community, this is a populated environment. Whatever is happening here is not out of the knowledge of the security architecture of the FCT.”
Emphasizing the need for increased police presence, the community leader highlighted that regular patrols, occurring three to four times a week, would significantly enhance security and reinforce the presence of law enforcement in the area.
“The people will also be guided both in information and movement. We are trusting that those kidnapped would be rescued safely. They have not contacted anyone yet. We are seriously praying for their safety.
“The wife and brother of one Engineer Patrick were also among the people that were kidnapped, and also a Pastor. The kidnappers came with AK47, because some of the guys during the night search picked up about two or three bullets of AK47 on the ground
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, and the entire command are in mourning following the tragic death of a Police Inspector, Sunday Baba.
Biztellers reports that Inspector Baba was shot and killed by unknown assailants on Wednesday night.
However the details of the incident remain unclear.
CP Disu expressed his condolences in a post via his X handle, recognizing Inspector Baba’s bravery and dedication to duty while serving in Rumuolumeni, Rivers State.
He wrote, “Yesterday night, Inspector Sunday Baba, a brave Police Officer serving at Rumuolumeni in Rivers State, made the ultimate sacrifice while on duty.
“Though the perpetrators fled, we recovered their vehicle. Tragically, the officer’s phone revealed 59 missed calls, 51 of which were from his wife. We bore the heavy burden of delivering the heart-wrenching news to her.
“Being a Police officer means leaving home in good health, never certain of returning alive. Those who take the lives of police officers are murdering those who stand as the guardians of the people. Let’s honour the sacrifices of our officers, may their sacrifice not be in vain.
“Goodbye, Sunday. Rest In Peace, Fallen Hero, PoliceFamily, Ultimate Sacrifice.”
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