The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the abduction and alleged ritual killing of a six-year-old girl, in a case linked to an Enugu-based suspected native doctor.
The suspect, identified as Friday Akonobi, was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu following credible intelligence. Police authorities said the arrest was connected to the disappearance and death of Ozioma Nwankwo, who was abducted from Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State in May 2025.
According to a statement issued by the Anambra State Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect allegedly confessed during interrogation to carrying out the crime alongside four other accomplices who are currently on the run.
Police investigations revealed that the victim was abducted by a syndicate and taken to Enugu State, where she was reportedly handed over to an alleged native doctor, Obieze Ezeani, popularly known as “Edey Play” or “Edey Show.”
The suspect reportedly told investigators that members of the syndicate acted as agents and were allegedly paid one million naira each for delivering young girls to the suspect. He further claimed that the victim was killed and used for ritual purposes.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the alleged native doctor has since been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command, a development that has attracted widespread public attention following the circulation of related videos on social media.
Ikenga assured the public that efforts were ongoing to track down the remaining suspects and ensure that all those involved in the crime are brought to justice.
The police reiterated their commitment to protecting lives and urged residents to continue providing timely information to security agencies to help combat crime across the state.
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