Security operatives which included vigilantes in Anambra State have arrested an herbalist, identified simply as Ezekiel, with about 11 different human bones in his possession.
PUNCH Metro gathered that the suspect, who hails from Ezza in Ebonyi State, was arrested over the weekend by security operatives in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, where he resides.
In a video currently trending on social media, which our correspondent watched on Tuesday, the security operatives could be seen raiding the residence of the suspect, following a tip-off by whistleblowers on the suspicious activities they observed at the place.
The video also showed bones of different human parts recovered from the suspect’s residence during the raid.
Speaking during interrogation by the security operatives, the suspect also confirmed that the bones were human bones but, claimed that they were brought to him by a relative from the part of Ebonyi State where there were communal clashes.
Ezekiel further revealed that he used the bones to prepare different kinds of ‘high-quality charms” for people and others.
In the video, one of the interrogators and a member of the security operatives who arrested the suspect were seen warning members of the community to always make inquiries and be very cautious of the kind of persons they rent out their houses to or accommodate in their apartment, as well as what their tenants do in their houses.
He commended the whistleblower who gave them the information with which they embarked on the operation to arrest the suspect.
He further urged the people to be security-conscious and voice out whenever they perceive or see any unusual or suspicious movement, as security is everybody’s business.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, who also confirmed the video, when contacted, disclosed that the suspect was intercepted by vigilantes and police operatives from the Neni Division, who were on patrol.
“The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation. Further details on that will be communicated,” Ikenga added.
