Police Arrest Three Suspects with Human Skull in Imo
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested three suspects found with a human skull belonging to a yet-to-be-identified person at Ogii Community in Okigwe local government area of the state.
A spokesperson for Imo State Command, DSP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this to newsmen, gave the names of the suspects as Patrick Okoere, 29; Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka, 28; and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi, 20, all from Amasiri in Afikpo local government area of Ebonyi State.
The suspects were arrested on February 3, 2025, and claimed that one Osunta Oko, an uncle to Patrick, asked them to get a human skull for him to use over a land tussle involving other people.
Other items found on the suspects include a native hen and white garments. According to them, they got the skull from a riverbank in Ogii, along the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway, an area DSP Okoye said was notorious for kidnapping and missing people.
The Imo State Police Command received a tip-off about the suspects’ activities and swiftly swung into action. Operatives from the Okigwe divisional headquarters, in collaboration with residents of Ogii community, arrested the three suspects.
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.
“As part of the Imo State Police Command’s continued efforts to curb criminal activities in the state, operatives of Okigwe divisional headquarters, in collaboration with residents of Ogii community, on 3/02/2025, arrested three suspects 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,” police said in the statement.
DSP Okoye further disclosed that a manhunt has been launched for the alleged uncle, Mr. Oko, stressing that a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test will be conducted to identify the deceased person with the skull.
“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,” he said.
The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage among residents of Imo State. Many have taken to social media to express their shock and disgust at the alleged use of human skulls for ritual purposes.
“This is a very disturbing incident, and we urge the police to thoroughly investigate and bring all those involved to justice,” said a concerned resident.
The Imo State Police Command has reassured the public that it is committed to combating ritual killings and other forms of criminal activity in the state.
“We are working tirelessly to ensure that those involved in this incident are brought to justice. We urge the public to continue to provide us with information and support in our efforts to keep Imo State safe,” said the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma.
The arrest of the three suspects in connection with the possession of a human skull is a significant development in the investigation. The police are working tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
As the investigation continues, more information is expected to emerge, and the public will be kept informed of any developments.
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Police arrest three suspects with Human skull in Imo
Operatives of the Imo State Police command have arrested three suspects found with a human skull belonging to a yet-to-be-identified person at Ogii Community in Okigwe local government area of the state.
A spokesperson for Imo State Command, DSP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this to newsmen, gave the names of the suspects as Patrick Okoere, 29; Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka, 28; and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi, 20, all from Amasiri in Afikpo local government area of Ebonyi State and mentioned that they were arrested on February 3.
The suspects claimed that one Osunta Oko, an uncle to Patrick asked them to get a human skull for him to use over a land tussle involving other people.
Other items found on the suspects include a native hen and white garments.
According to them, they got the skull from a riverbank in Ogii, along the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway, an area DSP Okoye said was notorious for kidnapping and missing people.
“As part of the Imo State Police Command’s continued efforts to curb criminal activities in the state, operatives of Okigwe divisional headquarters, in collaboration with residents of Ogii community, on 3/02/2025, arrested three suspects 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,” police said in the statement.
of the skull’s owner,” he said.
Okoye further disclosed that a manhunt has been launched for the alleged uncle, Mr Oko, stressing that a Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) will be conducted to identify the deceased person with the skull.
“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
Source: LIB
