The Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the public of the arrest of suspects involved in a horrific case of ritual killing of two children, Chizaram Onuche and Chidinma Onuche, both 7-year-olds. This follows a report transferred from the Special Area Division, prompting operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take swift action.

On 23rd March 2025, at approximately 9 am, operatives arrested a native doctor and other individuals involved in the heinous crime. During the operation, law enforcement officers recovered key evidence, including a bottle containing the drained blood of the victims.

Arrested suspects are;

Aniekan confessed that he became involved in the ritual killing after visiting the native doctor and witnessing him perform similar rituals for others in exchange for wealth. The native doctor instructed him to provide fresh human remains and blood for ritualistic purposes.

Law enforcement officials visited the scene of the crime, documented evidence with photographs, and recovered additional exhibits. The following items were retrieved:
A kitchen knife identified as the murder weapon.
A bottle filled with the victims’ blood, scooped by the suspect.
An empty can of Black Bullet, used to drug the victims before the act.
A spoon, used to collect the victims’ blood.

The deceased victims’ bodies have been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju assures the public that justice will be served, and all perpetrators of this heinous crime will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Investigations are ongoing to uncover further details and possible accomplices.
We urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station. The safety and security of all citizens remain our top priority.

SP GRACE IRINGE-KOKO, ANIPR,
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND
26/03/2025

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