Ritual Killing in Agbarho Warri: Igala community writes IGP, demand investigation of Police officer, traditional rulers’ involvement in murder of Nasiru Eneojo amid cover-ups

Igala people living in Agbarho Warri, Delta State has called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun to investigate the killing of Nasiru Eneojo for ritual purposes.

In a statement issued by his brother, Abraham Thomas, which was made available to CAPITAL POST on Friday, the Igala community is saddened over the death of one of thwir own, particularly that their investigation unravels a police taskforce officer in Agbarho and some chiefs who are responsible for the killing.

The people said, they were force to use the media to draw attention of the IGP, as the case is being tried to be covered up because of the task force who is a police man and some traditional leaders who felt threatening if the lid is blown open.

The statement read: “The Igala community in Agbarho, Warri, Delta State, is in mourning and outrage over the brutal murder of Nasiru Eneojo, a young man who went missing on June 29, 2024. His body was later discovered with the head severed, in a horrific act of human sacrifice.

“The family and community are demanding justice and calling on the authorities to thoroughly investigate and prosecute those responsible. The brother of the deceased, Mr. Abraham Thomas, is urging the Security Agency to unravel the mystery behind this heinous act.

“Despite the efforts of the police, the case has been marred by allegations of complicity and cover-up. The perpetrators, including a task force officer and community chiefs, have been identified, but the police seem reluctant to arrest them.

“We appeal to the Inspector General of Police, the Delta State Commissioner of Police and the general public to monitor this situation and ensure that justice is served. The perpetrators must be held accountable for this gruesome act.”