In a shocking development, a gang of ritualists and human parts sellers has been apprehended in Eziagulu Otu, East Local Government Area, Anambra State, by the Udo Ga-Achi security team. The suspects are believed to be responsible for the brutal murder of Mr. Samuel, an Ivite Aguleri native.

According to their confessions, the gang’s leader, Chief Chinaka Udealor, who is still at large, lured Samuel — a motorcycle rider by profession — to his residence. There, Samuel was stabbed and shot before his body parts were harvested and sold to a native doctor.

One of the suspects, Mr. Ifeanyi Ogbanje, revealed chilling details: “Marcel Bad called Samuel around 8 pm, telling him Chinaka was around and inviting him to join us as we were drinking. Samuel hurried to Chinaka’s house, where we were waiting. We held him down while Chinaka stabbed him. I shot him in the head. After his death, Chinaka cut off his limbs, and we disposed of the body in a nearby river.”

Ifeanyi further disclosed that he received N40,000 for his involvement, which he used to buy fertiliser. Another suspect, Mr. Emeka Ekwealor, corroborated Ifeanyi’s confession, confirming the gruesome details.

The suspects led security personnel to the crime scene, located at Chinaka’s parlour, revealing the hideous details of their operation.

This disturbing incident raises critical questions about the ongoing violence and ritual crimes ravaging our communities. It underscores the urgent need for increased vigilance, stronger law enforcement, and community awareness to put an end to this madness. Probably an eye for eye would drastically stop this action.