The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a native doctor and four other suspects involved in a horrific case of the ritual killing of two children, Chizaram Onuche and Chidinma Onuche, both 7 years old.
Their arrest followed a report transferred from the Special Area Division, prompting operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take swift action.
The four arrested suspects are 27-year-old Mr Aniekan Sunday Uko, who is a native of Akwa Ibom, residing at 2nd Pipeline, Rukpokwu.
Uko was said to have lured the victims to his location, drugged them using a drink known as Black Bullet as a sedative, and subsequently slaughtered them, collecting their blood in a bottle.
The second suspect, 19-year-old Luis John Uwelemele (Female), is a native of Cross River State residing at Omuike, Aluu. She is the girlfriend of the first suspect. Aniekan is linked to the crime.
Another is 43-year-old Mr Kingsley Opurum, a native of Etche, Rivers State, residing at 3rd Pipeline, Eneka. He has been implicated as the native doctor complicit in the murder of the deceased.
Also linked to the heinous crime is 47-year-old Mr Friday Silas, a native of Plateau State, residing at 2nd Pipeline, Rukpokwu.
The first suspect claimed that Silas allowed him to stay at the unfinished building where the killings took place.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-koko, revealed that “on 23rd March 2025, at approximately 9 am, operatives arrested a native doctor and other individuals involved in the heinous crime.
“During the operation, law enforcement officers recovered key evidence, including a bottle containing the drained blood of the victims.
“Aniekan confessed that he became involved in the ritual killing after visiting the native doctor and witnessing him perform similar rituals for others in exchange for wealth. The native doctor instructed him to provide fresh human remains and blood for ritualistic purposes.
“Law enforcement officials visited the scene of the crime, documented evidence with photographs, and recovered additional exhibits.”
Irinke-Koko noted that items retrieved were “a kitchen knife identified as the murder weapon.
A bottle filled with the victims’ blood, scooped by the suspect. An empty can of Black Bullet, used to drug the victims before the act. A spoon, used to collect the victims’ blood.
“The deceased victims’ bodies have been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, assures the public that justice will be served, and all perpetrators of this heinous crime will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Investigations are ongoing to uncover further details and possible accomplices.
We urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station. The safety and security of all citizens remain our top priority.”
