The Enugu State Police Command urges the public to be wary of harmful traditional practices which can lead to loss of life.
In the Command’s official bulletin signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, a case of ritual fortification assented to by Chikwado Celestine Eze (son) and his father, Uwakwe Eze led to the untimely demise of the 26 years old man.
The fortification ritual stipulates that the young man be buried in a coffin for a period of time; however, the young man died in the process.
“A native doctor, one Enuwa Odugu “m”, aged 48, and Uwakwe Eze “m”, aged 67, was arrested for conspiracy and murder of Eze’s 26-year-old son, one Chikwado Celestine Eze.”
“The incident is alleged to have occurred when Uwakwe Eze took his son to the native doctor’s shrine for rituals intended to fortify him with charms. However, during the ritual, the deceased was buried in a coffin but he unfortunately died in the process.”
Late Chikwado Celestine Eze was rushed to the hospital and confirmed dead by the attending doctor; his body has been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
During questioning, the native doctor confessed to the crime and revealed involvement in such fortification rituals in the past.
Enuwa Odugu, the native doctor however attributed the death of the victim to non-adherence to certain ritualistic rules given to him.
“The case is still under investigation and the suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded,” the PPRO said.
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