Two suspects have been detained in delta state, Nigeria over the ritual killing of a 50-year-old pepper trader.
Akpoghene Idogo, a 20-year-old cobbler, and one Onos Simon were detained for conspiring to assassinate Mrs. Patience Komor for ritual.
After killing the woman, the suspects removed some important parts and buried her body in a shallow grave. While Simon was apprehended two days after the incident, Idogo, who had fled the region to escape being apprehended, was apprehended in Kwale, where he had sought asylum.
Edafe Bright, a public relations officer with the Delta State Police, said:
“Following a incident, Paul Oboware, Divisional Police Officer, Oleh Police Station, led a team of police officers and vigilantes to Kwale town on August 6, 2021, where Akpoghene Idogo was apprehended.
“The culprit has been on the run since the alleged murder of a pepper seller alongside his friend, who has already been arrested.
“Efforts to apprehend other suspects who contracted the evil deed and paid the suspects N100,000 are ongoing."