A shocking case of alleged ritual killing has emerged in Calabar, Cross River State, where a young woman is accused of luring her friend to her residence, only for the victim to be murdered by her boyfriend and dismembered for suspected ritual purposes.
The prime suspect, identified as Ofofon, alongside his girlfriend, was arrested by the police following the disturbing incident, which occurred in the Afokang area of Calabar South.
According to eyewitness accounts, the female suspect, who reportedly works at a chemist shop, invited her unsuspecting friend to spend the night at her boyfriend’s residence.
During the night, the victim was allegedly killed and her body mutilated.
Residents of the area became suspicious the following morning after noticing unusual traces of blood flowing from the apartment into a nearby drainage system.
Concerned neighbors quickly alerted the authorities, leading to the arrest of the suspects.
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A local resident revealed that a minibus allegedly linked to the male suspect arrived at the residence around 2:00 a.m., believed to have been used to transport the dismembered body parts to unidentified buyers before returning him later that same night.
Further allegations from community sources suggest that the suspect may have been involved in similar illicit activities in the past, although these claims remain unverified.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state confirmed the arrest of the couple, stating that they are currently in custody and that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the crime and identify possible accomplices.
The incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over ritual killings and insecurity in parts of the country, with residents calling for swift justice and stronger security measures.
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