The Police in Taraba State say they have arrested a 60-year-old man, Abubakar Abdulkadir, for allegedly being in possession of roasted human parts.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the Command, David Misal, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday.
Misal told NAN in Jalingo that the suspect was arrested at Alin-Gora Village, Ardo-kola Council Area of the state.
The police image maker said Abdulkadir was arrested with the body parts suspected to be that of his nephew, Ali Gimba, reportedly missing on April 27.
He said: “He was found in possession of body parts of the missing boy.
“He roasted part of the boy’s body and loaded it in a sack.
“We also recovered a knife and a hoe, which the suspect used in digging a hole to pour and cover the boy’s blood.”
Misal further said the police were investigating the motive behind the crime, adding that the suspect would be charged to court after the investigation.
He said: “We want to know the purpose of this crime: Is it for ritual, to eat the flesh or for sale?”
NAN.
Trending
- Consumer group condemns MultiChoice’s subscription disparity between Nigeria, South African customers
- Jide Kosoko speaks on why some ladies join movie industry
- NAPTIP rescues seven girls from Iraq-bound trafficking ring in Abuja hotel
- Fubara makes first public appearance after suspension
- Fire service averts gas, fuel tankers disasters in Lagos
- Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Chelle goes tough, bars visitors, journalists from Eagles camp
- Rivers emergency rule: Presidency faults Jonathan, Soyinka for condemning Fubara, lawmakers’ suspension
- Another explosion rocks gas facility in Rivers State