Police arrest suspect over abduction, killing of six-year-old girl in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 28-year-old man, Friday Akonobi, in connection with the abduction and alleged ritual killing of a six-year-old girl, in a case reportedly linked to an Enugu-based suspected native doctor, Obieze Ezeani, popularly known as “Edey Play” or “Edey Show.”

The victim, identified as Ozioma Nwankwo, was abducted on May 10, 2025, from Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State by a five-member syndicate and was subsequently sold to the alleged native doctor in Enugu State.

In a statement released on Sunday, Anambra State Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga said Akonobi was arrested on Saturday by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, following credible intelligence.

He added that the suspect allegedly confessed to committing the crime alongside four other accomplices, who are currently at large.

Ikenga assured members of the public that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and ensure that all those involved were brought to justice, adding that further developments would be communicated.

Police in the State on January 11, also arrested a 26-year-old man, Anikpe Chibuike, in connection with the murder of his girlfriend.

The victim, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year-old single mother, was allegedly murdered in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area, on the night of December 9, 2025.

Source: PUNCH