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Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam has ordered immediate investigations into the gruesome murder of a 17-year-old girl suspected of being used for ritual purpose.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement said the body of the deceased, identified as Chinasa Adigwe was found in a bush at Omasi village in Ayamelum Local Government Area of the State.
He said her private parts were cut off before Police were alerted, adding that the body has been recovered and deposited in a morgue.
He said, “The girl’s lifeless body was found in a bush at Omasi village on 6/10/2024 by 4:25 pm and she was later identified as one Chinasa Adigwe from Umueje village and her private parts were cut off in a bush at Omasi Village before Police were alerted. The body has been recovered and deposited in a morgue.
“The CP while condoling with the family, friends and community of the deceased states that the Police shall do everything possible to make sure that those behind the barbaric act are arrested and justice served.”
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