Anambra State security agents have taken a herbalist, only known as Ezekiel, into custody after discovering that he was in possession of roughly eleven distinct human bones.
The suspect, who lives in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, was reportedly arrested over the weekend by security personnel. The suspect is originally from Ezza in Ebonyi State.
A video that is currently trending on social media claims that security personnel raided the suspect’s home after receiving a tip from whistleblowers about questionable activity they saw there.
The video also included various human body parts found in bones that were taken from the suspect’s home during the search.
Speaking while being questioned by security personnel, the suspect acknowledged that the bones were human, but he also stated that a relative had given them to him from the area of Ebonyi State where ongoing intercommunal conflicts occur.
Ezekiel went on to say that he makes various “high-quality charms” for people and other people using the bones.
One of the interrogators and security personnel who arrested the suspect were seen on camera cautioning the public to always ask questions and exercise extreme caution when it comes to the kind of people they let into their homes or rent out their apartments, as well as the things their tenants do there.
He expressed his gratitude to the informant who provided them with the details needed to launch the arrest of the culprit.
He also urged everyone to always be aware of security issues and to speak up if they notice or suspect any unusual or suspicious activity because everyone has a stake in maintaining public safety.
When contacted on Monday, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the public relations officer for the Anambra State Police, who also verified the video, revealed that the suspect was stopped by patrolling police officers and vigilantes from the Neni Division.
“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation. Further details on that will be communicated,” Ikenga added.
