Etim Effiong
There was wide panic in Obiaruku, in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State as a lady had been murdered with vital parts removed.
The lady, identified as Miss Anwuli Agu, was said to have been killed by suspected cultists. The incident, which was said to have occurred on Monday, caused confusion and fear among residents of the community.
A source in the community, who did not want to be named, told journalists that the lady was murdered and dumped on the premises of the Esume-uku Primary School, Obiaruku.
“We are suspecting that the killing of the girl is for ritual purposes, because some of her vital organs are missing with her hair shaved off,” the source stated.
According to him, the remains of the victim were evacuated from the scene of the incident by the police personnel from the Obiaruku Division.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident, but said efforts were being made to unravel the circumstances that led to the death of the young lady.