Ebonyi Police nab suspect with human skulls, firearms

Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have arrested a suspect, Ovuta Chigozie, in possession of two human skulls and three locally made guns. 

Chigozie, a resident of the Okoffia community in Ezza South Local Government Area, was apprehended following intelligence reports.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday. According to Ukandu, Chigozie confessed that the human skulls were given to him for the preparation of a spiritual concoction.

“Authorities are actively pursuing the individual mentioned in connection with this case,” he said.

The spokesman also revealed that the police in the state have recovered some stolen tricycles in the state.

“While tracking a stolen tricycle, operatives of the command uncovered a criminal syndicate specialising in altering the colours of stolen tricycles from neighbouring states,” stated.

He noted that the operation led to the arrest of four suspects, Nweke Chukwudi, Nwankwo Obinna, John Abba and Uche Abba.

“Three stolen tricycles were recovered from the suspects, who admitted to receiving the vehicles from accomplices for colour modifications”

“All suspects will be charged to court upon the completion of investigations,” he said