- Gruesome Discovery: A corpse with machete cuts was found at Ikoku Market in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
- Missing Organs: Vital organs, including the private part, allegedly removed, sparking ritual killing suspicions.
- Police Investigation: Rivers State Police Command confirms the incident, suggesting the victim was notorious and may have been lynched.
- Contradictory Reports: Police dispute claims of organ harvesting, stating all vital organs were intact.
- Identity Unknown: Deceased’s identity remains unclear.
Panic gripped Port Harcourt’s Ikoku Market on Saturday morning as traders discovered a corpse with machete cuts and allegedly missing vital organs. The body was found in front of a bank on Ayama Junction along Olu-Obasanjo road.
Eyewitnesses, including shop owner Emeka, reported that the victim’s stomach was ripped open and intestines removed, fueling speculation about ritual killing. However, Rivers State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, contradicted these claims, stating that all vital organs were intact.
The police investigation suggests the victim was notorious in the area and may have been lynched. The deceased’s identity remains unknown.
This incident has sparked concern among residents, highlighting the need for increased security measures and thorough investigations to unravel the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death.
