Police operatives in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria, have arrested a 27-year-old man with a freshly-severed human head.
The suspect, Uwadiae Airebiuwa, was arrested by operatives of Evbuotubu Division, in collaboration with local vigilante members on Friday, March 7, alongside vigilante members, along Igbinudu Street, Evbuotubu Quarters, a surbub community of Benin City.
According to a statement on Saturday by the Command’s spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, the victim was later identified as 43-year-old Edobor Lawrence.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect took the operatives to a decapitated body of a man along the road, near Eweka Shopping Plaza.
“The deceased, later identified by a family member as Edobor Lawrence, 43yrs, of No. 1 Osagie Street, Evbuotubu Quarters, was evacuated to the hospital for preservation while investigation continues,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, has vowed to ensure that all those involved in this heinous crime are brought to book.
She further advised young persons to seek legitimate means of making money rather than venturing into crime.
