By Chinonso Alozie

Owerri – The Imo State Police Command on Wednesday said three persons were arrested in possession of a human skull along Okigwe-Umuahia Express road in the Oguii community.

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye, stated this to newsmen while parading the suspects at the Police Command in Owerri.

Some of the suspects include; Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20).

In a preliminary investigation, the Police said one of the suspects Patrick Okoere, alleged that his uncle Osunta Oko, had asked him to acquire a human skull.

According to the command, “As part of the Imo State Police Command’s continued efforts to curb criminal activities in the state, operatives of Okigwe divisional headquarters, in collaboration with residents of Ogii community, on 3/02/2025, arrested three suspects found in possession of a human skull, a native hen and white garments along the Okigwe-Umuahia Express Road.

“The three individuals arrested—Patrick Okoere (29), Ifeanyichukwu Anyaemeka (28), and Chukwuemeka Onyekachi (20)—are currently under investigation. During questioning, Patrick stated that his uncle, Osunta Oko, had asked him to acquire a human skull. He claimed to have found it along a riverbank on the Okigwe-Umuahia Expressway, an area where the command has received cases of kidnappings.”

However, “The Imo State Police Command is actively pursuing Osunta Oko and other possible accomplices in connection with this disturbing incident. In addition, a DNA analysis is underway to determine the identity of the skull’s owner.”

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, reassured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the safety and security of all residents. He emphasized that justice will be served and that the suspects will face prosecution upon completion of the investigation,” the statement said.