According to Premium Times, Jeremiah Paul, a 21-year-old student at Federal University Lokoja, has admitted to killing his coworker Abigail Damilola and obtaining her body parts for ceremonial purposes. The event took place in Lokoja, Kogi State, in north-central Nigeria, on September 4.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Mr. Paul, who hails from Awe in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was arrested by the Kogi State police on 11 September, alongside three other suspects identified as Emmanuel Otitoju, Banabas Olugbenga, and Ajayi Ayomide.
The police paraded the suspects, revealing details of the crime.
In a video recording obtained by PREMIUM TIMES, Mr. Paul narrated how he lured Abigail to his location under false pretenses and subsequently killed her.
According to him, the act was premeditated, and he had been in touch with others who promised to help him gain wealth and power through the ritual use of human body parts.
“I was told to bring specific body parts to perform the ritual that would make me rich and successful,” Mr. Paul said.
The suspect detailed how he convinced Abigail, a 19-year-old student, to visit his apartment.
Once she arrived, he attacked her, and after killing her, he proceeded to harvest her organs, including her eyes and heart.
The police report indicated that the body parts were intended for use in a ritual that Mr. Paul believed would grant him wealth.
The murder shocked the university community and the state, leading to increased calls for security and awareness.
Students and residents have been expressing their outrage over the gruesome act, demanding justice for Abigail.
“It is unimaginable that such evil could be planned and executed by a fellow student,” a resident said.
The Kogi State police spokesperson, William Aya, stated that the suspects were apprehended after thorough investigation and intelligence gathering.
“We acted swiftly upon receiving reports of Abigail’s disappearance.”
“Through diligent efforts, we were able to trace the suspects and uncover the horrific crime,” Mr. Aya said.
He further confirmed that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were completed.
The incident has reignited discussions on ritual killings in Nigeria, a practice that, despite being illegal, persists in various parts of the country.
Authorities have pledged to ensure that the suspects face the full weight of the law.
Mr. Aya emphasized that the police would intensify efforts to prevent such crimes, urging the public to report suspicious activities.
The case remains under investigation, and it is expected that further details will emerge as the legal process unfolds.
Meanwhile, the family of Abigail Damilola is calling for justice and hoping that those involved in her death are brought to book.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
