The Police have apprehended four suspects for killing seven-year-old twin sisters who are identified as Chizaram and Chidinma Onuche in Rivers State.
The suspects after killing their victims collected their blood in bottles for ritual purposes.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Grace Iringe-Koko revealed this in a statement identified one of the suspects as a 27-year-old Aniekan Sunday Uko, a native of Akwa Ibom, residing at 2nd Pipeline, Rukpokwu.
“Aniekan confessed that he became involved in the ritual killing after visiting the native doctor and witnessing him perform similar rituals for others in exchange for wealth. The native doctor instructed him to provide fresh human remains and blood for ritualistic purposes.
“Law enforcement officials visited the scene of the crime, documented evidence with photographs, and recovered additional exhibits. The following items were retrieved:
A kitchen knife identified as the murder weapon: a bottle filled with the victims’ blood, scooped by the suspect; an empty can of Black Bullet, used to drug the victims before the act and a spoon, used to collect the victims’ blood.
“The deceased victims’ bodies have been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy,” the statement said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju assured the public that justice would be served, and all perpetrators of the heinous crime would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
“Investigations are ongoing to uncover further details and possible accomplices. We urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station. The safety and security of all citizens remain our top priority.”
