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Police arrest three suspects with human skulls in Okigwe

Austin Okoro DDM NEWS

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The Nigeria Police Force Imo state command has arrested three criminal suspects with human skulls at Okigwe..

This is part of the Imo State Police Command’s continued efforts to curb criminal activities in the state.

According to a press release of 4th February 2025, by the Command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, he stated that the 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 were Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20) and they 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”, Okoye stated.

He said that the Imo State Police Command is actively pursuing Osunta Oko and other possible accomplices in connection with this disturbing incident adding that a DNA analysis is underway to determine the identity of the skull’s owner.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the safety and security of all residents.

He emphasized that justice will be served and that the suspects will face prosecution upon completion of the investigation.

The public will be provided with further updates as the investigation unfolds”, the statement reads.

 

 


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