A pregnant nurse has been reportedly mürdered by a man identified as Chiemelie Oborji, also known as Obitex, in what many believe to be a ritual k!lling.
The incident happened in Umueri Village, Ogbunike, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, where the suspect was also said to have attempted to cover up his evil act by dumping the body of the pregnant nurse inside a pit in a bush behind his compound.
This is corroborated by some video clips currently trending on social media, showing some visibly distressed community youths dragging out the victim’s body from the bush after it had been recovered. A voice was heard in the background condemning the act and declaring the suspect wanted by the entire community.
According to reports, the suspect, Obitex, invited the pregnant nurse to treat and provide urgent medical help to his ailing mother who he claimed became very sick at midnight (around 1.am). However, as soon as she arrived, she was brütally attacked and gruesomely mürdered by the suspect. Her body was later found dumped inside a pit near the suspect’s compound.
Unconfirmed reports from some of the residents who recovered her cõrpse suggest that the her body was mütilated, with certain vital parts missing, hence the strong suspicions of ritual k!lling. Although, this claim is yet to be officially confirmed, many believe that the motive behind the grüesome act may not be unconnected with ritualistic intentions.
As at the time of filing this report, the suspect, Chiemelie, yet to be apprehended, as he has reportedly fled the area and is currently on the run. Angry residents and security operatives have also intensified efforts to locate and apprehend him, even as his image are currently being circulated on social media as the manhunt continues
When contacted by this reporter, the Spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said he was not aware of the incident, and pledged to check out for details.
