Three men were arrested by operatives of Okigwe Divisional Headquarters in collaboration with residents of Ogii community on February 3, 2025. They were found in possession of a human skull, a native hen, and white garments along the Okigwe-Umuahia Express Road in Imo State.
The suspects, Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20), are under investigation. Patrick revealed that his uncle, Osunta Oko, had asked him to acquire a human skull. He claimed to have found it along a riverbank near a known kidnapping hotspot.
The Imo State Police Command is actively pursuing Osunta Oko and other possible accomplices. DNA analysis is underway to identify the skull’s owner. Imo's Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, assured the public of their commitment to ensuring security and justice for all residents. The suspects are expected to face prosecution after the investigation.
