Kogi Father Arrested Over Ritual Killing Of Daughter

The Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Command has confirmed the arrest of a father, suspected to have kidnapped and killed his 15-year-old daughter in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government area of the state with suspicions of using her for ritual.

The State Police Spokesman, SP William Ovye-Aya, while confirming the incident on Friday in Lokoja, disclosed that a friend of the suspect was also arrested in connection with the murder.

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According to Ovye-Aya, the suspect is a staff of the Federal Polytechnic Idah.

He said, “Miss Sherrifah was reportedly kidnapped on Aug. 4, at the family residence in Okenya along Itayi street, Igalamela/Odolu Local Government area of Kogi..

“The girl’s remains was only discovered few days later already mutilated and some parts missing.”

“The State Commissioner of Police (CP), Edward Egbuka has ordered for a thorough investigation into the case and manhunt for Adah, now at large.

“In compliance with the CP’s order, the matter has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department in Lokoja,” he added.

Ovye-Aya assured that the Kogi Police Command would conduct very thorough investigation into the matter to unravel the circumstances behind the girl’s death and suspicions that the father may have participated in the ritual killing of his daughter.

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