A 43-year-old fashion designer, Lawrence Edobor, was brutally murdered and beheaded by suspected ritualists in Evbuotubu, Benin City.
The incident occurred on Friday at about 2 am, leaving the community in shock. The police have arrested one suspect, Uwadiae Airebiuwa, 27, in connection with the crime.
Edobor was said to be returning home from a burial ceremony he attended on Thursday evening when he was ambushed and killed by a group of persons suspected to be ritualists. The suspects severed his head from his body and fled the scene, but were intercepted by a team of Edo State Security Corps.
Airebiuwa was caught with Edobor’s head and was subsequently arrested. The Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident and arrest of the suspect. The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.
While the motive behind the murder is still unclear, it is suspected that the killing may be linked to ritual activities. The police are working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the murder and to identify the other suspects involved.
The community has been left in shock by the gruesome murder, with many residents expressing outrage and calling for justice. The family of the deceased has also appealed to the authorities to ensure that those responsible for the murder are brought to book.
The Edo State Government has condemned the murder and has pledged to work with the security agencies to combat ritual killings in the state. The government has also called on residents to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
The murder of Lawrence Edobor is a heinous crime that has shocked the community. The police have made an arrest and are working to apprehend the other suspects involved. The community and the government must work together to combat ritual killings and to ensure that justice is served.
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