Crime
14-year-old reportedly beheaded for money ritual
The Police Command in Oyo State said it has commenced investigation into the killing of a 14-year-old, Malik Kareem, for alleged money ritual in Ibadan.
The command’s Public Relations Officer stated this during an interview on Monday in Ibadan. Mr Osifeso said that the command was aware of the incident and had immediately commenced investigation with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
He assured members of the public that an update on the investigation on the matter would be made available once it was concluded.
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It is reported that the victim was b3headed for ritual purposes on Saturday evening in the Olorisaoko community within the Akinyele LGA.
According to reports, the victim had recently completed his final subject for the WAEC.
Sources indicate that the victim, along with three peers, sought the services of a now-absconded Muslim cleric for a money rit¥al on the same day. It was learnt that the three boys had bargained with the cleric to kill their friend as part of the ritual.
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