|
Identifier |
IBD036073 |
|
Title |
Ritual Killing, Edo |
|
Description |
A 49-year-old ritualist identified as Samson Ecater (Ekata) Igbinedion was arrested by Operatives of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) in connection with the discovery of the dismembered body of an 8-month-old pregnant woman. He claimed that a voice asked him to commit the crime. |
|
Start date |
2026-10-17 |
|
End date |
2026-10-17 |
|
Duration |
1 Day(s) |
|
Place |
Uromi |
|
Number of death(s) |
1 |
|
Number of death(s) according to police |
NaN |
|
Number of death(s) according to press |
1 |
|
Causes of violence |
sorcery |
|
Sources of information |
Daily Trust
(1 )
, Sun
(1 )
, The Guardian
(1 )
|
|
LGA |
Esan North-East |
