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18 year old girl beheaded for rituals in Imo, Nigeria
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Update; August 31st 2009
NewsRescue- Although we can not verify, in a very touching, remarkable development, the very sister of the young man accused of this horrendous act, recently commented on this article, that- though he is her brother, he should be killed for it. Linda Uwakwe:
Kill him, he deserves it. He is my brother
We have contacted her for a brief on her relationship with the accused and an indepth on his life and times, to understand better from her the reasons why she believes he can act in such a way. We sympathize with her and the family as well as the victims family and friends.
Story, August 29th, 2009
Vanguard- By Chidi Nkwopara
Residents of Owerri were Wednesday morning treated to a morbid spectacle as the police command paraded four suspects and the decomposing head of an 18-year old Chinwe Doris Perpetua Obieri, who was murdered for ritual purposes.
The bizarre scene, which was a replica of the infamous Otokoto saga of September 1996, had the prime suspect, 24-year old Emeka Uwakwe, from Ndiakunwata, Arondizuogu, Ideato North local government area of the state, clutching the decapitated head of his girl friend, Chinwe.
Speaking to newsmen, the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Aloy Okorie, gave the names of the other suspects as Chigamezu Anyaoha from Orodo, Mbaitoli local council area, Anthony Obioha from Lude, Ahiazu Mbaise local government area, and the medicine man, Damian Joseph from Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State.
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Mr. Okorie gave a graphic account of how the sordid crime was committed and the efforts made by the state police command to apprehend the suspects in far away Lagos State. Excerpts:
“You can see we have a case of murder for ritual murder. What happened was that on Sunday, July 26, 2009, the young lady whose head you are seeing (pointing at the decapitated head of Chinwe) left her Akokwa home, Ideato North local government area of Imo State. You can see the head without the body.
Late Chinwe before her death
“The young man, Emeka Uwakwe, is the boy friend of this girl and he came all the way from Lagos and lured her to his house in the village. He murdered the girl, cut off her head for ritual purpose and dumped the headless body in a bush. Apparently, the girl had told her parents that she was going to visit her maternal uncle in another village.
“As at 7.04pm on that same Sunday, she called her parents and informed them she was already in her maternal uncle’s compound and they believed her. Later, her parents made a call to her and the call was not pulling through up till the next morning and by Monday when it was obvious that she was not coming back, they made a report to the police that their daughter was missing.
“The names of the parents are Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Theresa Obieri from Umuezeala, Umueziama Kindred in Akokwa. It was after they made the report to the police that some vigilante people on the same date, came around and said they saw a headless body in the bush. The police invited the girl’s parents and they identified the headless body to be that of their daughter.
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“It was at that point that the police swung into action and started making investigations. From information, we got to know that she had a boy friend who is resident in Lagos and who was seen around home within that period. So, we went to Lagos and we were able to arrest Emeka Uwakwe. You can see him now with the head of the slain girl (pointing at Emeka).
“When we now got him, he made a confession that Mr. Damian Joseph of Obot Akara in Akwa Ibom State, though he is based in Lagos also, was the one who made the charm with which, if he got the head of this girl, mix it with the charm and bury it, money will start flowing, he will start plucking money as if he was plucking fruits from the tree. That was exactly what the man did. He (Emeka) got the concoction, mixed it with the head and buried it in his room.
“We also went for the Native Doctor and got him. Meanwhile, Emeka made a confession too that it was his friends, Chigaemezu Anyaoha and Anthony Obioha, that introduced him to the Native Doctor and that he was capable of making medicine for money. They also confirmed that they had done such a medicine before with human scrotum. We do not know whether it their own scrotum or other people’s scrotum. We will surely find out in due.
“You can see the pretty 18-year old girl (displaying her photograph). I am sure if you had seen this girl when she was alive, you will weep. You will certainly weep because I have never seen a thing like that in my life. I just imagine my own daughter of that age being slaughtered for ritual purposes.
“Well, in an era where we talking about people going to live in the moon, that is the age we are in, 21st century, and people are still being fooled that they can use human head to make money. It is very unfortunate.
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“Emeka Uwakwe was arrested on Wednesday last week (August 12, 2009) and when he gave us the information on how he got about the whole show, our men left for Lagos on Sunday and we were able to arrest both the Native Doctor and the other two boys. The next line of action is that they will pay the price prescribed by the laws of the land. We all know the price for somebody who has committed murder. He will pay with his own life. There is no duplicate for life. If he had the courage to kill somebody, he should also be prepared to face the consequence. He should be in a position to say if he killed her with a knife or first strangulated her before he cut off the neck.
“It is very clear that the girl deceived her parents. My advice is simple. I have a daughter of that age. I know how we monitor her. Most times, especially in this era, if she has to go out, we must let go with somebody because you never can tell. That age is a critical period in the training of children. Parents should monitor their daughters closely. It is easy to make contacts in this GSM era. I am sure that if the parents had raised alarm that very night they did not see her, may be things would have come out differently. Source
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GOD WANT TO SHOWER to the world what is going on in nigeria and in ibo land.i think emake shuold be kill,if need be his father/mother shuold be ther when the will kill thire son .in shot all of them shuold be kill.
Death so far as I am concerned is not a punishment. The moment they die the pain is gone. Those guys shoould be kept under torture that will last the remaining of their life time.
All these 18yr old girls should try and hold their break a bit. At the rate they are going after men and money is something I can not explain. Imaging her telling lies to her parents. Sometimes when a child thinks he/she is smarter that the parents or God by telling lies this is always the result. Parents be warned, since Churches have failed in their duties. Our world is corrupt. The Govt is corrupt. individuals are corrupt. Ooh God have mercy upon us. parents u have failed in ur duties, why!!!!!!!!!!!!!? Crucify them….crucify they… isn't it? we are in the evil days. This seems to be most awful thing ever done on this earth huuh!!!? I bet u is not. search well in ur neighborhoods u will see even more awful ones than this every day. Men and Women should be contented with what God has given them. No good thing cometh from the devil. God have mercy on us all for we have all sin against him. Father have mercy on the girl and the guyz. and we that are commenting on this incidence. Jah bless all
I am happy for the Nigeria Police Force, they did well, I also encourage them to get deeper and fetch all those lawmakers and Governors who have also involved in rituals just because of power. I suggest, the so-called Emeka should be give the decomposed head of late Miss Doris to eat before he goes down to grave
I am happy for the Nigeria Police Force, they did well, I also encourage them to get deeper and fetch all those lawmaker and Governors who have also involved in ritual just because of power. I suggest, the so-called Emeka should be give the decomposed head of late Miss Doris to eat before he goes down to grace
IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT SUCH A TALL, BEAUTIFUL GIRL WILL GO TO A CHRISTLESS GRAVE ASSUMING SHE IS NOT BORN AGAIN.
THE CULPITS SHOULD PAY WITH THEIR LIVES. THEY DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE.
nigerian police they had work just like europian police both
let them make sure anybody that was involved must go the same way that unfortunate innocent Chinwe passes true
may her genttle soul rest peace amen"
what do you gain on killing your life partner?foolish evil men on earth. to the hearer, avoid this act.and God Almighty will fight back in jesus name.they gain in killing the body .BUT.what of the SOUL?. IN (MARK 8:36)says,for what shall it profit a man,if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? shame of you the "devil" that is why , im proud of been a woman police. parent, watch your children as you are watching this scene of incident.And take correction.
Dora should rebrand this ritual behavour of Nigerians as well. This act is Inhuman
This is one of the very negative effects of illiteracyand unawareness including that of the so-called governors that perform the blood bath thing. How can a living human being (or rather a monster) in this God's world of a 21st century, think that he can simply be enriched by killng his next being. The monster should rather be seen as an insolent one. Kudos to the Nigerian police force, but more should be done to check on those governors and mimisters who equally has done the same to be wherever they are today. Justice is for all and not some!!! These young monster should not only be arraigned as an example, rather they should be used an information giving machine to get to the rests who see themselves as having escaped justice. Reading between lines, I think that tehse arrested monsters are not the only people invoved in this money via ritual making disgrace.
Those guys deserve death because they failed to join other unemployed Nigerian youths to search for white men on internet .
This is the end of their waterloo
CALL BAD A BAD.. NIAJA IS BAD THATS ALL. PASTORS HERE AND THERE.WE NAIJA IS NO 1 DECEIVER IN AFRICA . NAIJA HAS DESTROYED SO MANY AFRICAN NATIONS WITH THEIR RUSH FOR QUICK MONEY..MANY COUNTRIES HAS LEARN BAD THINGS FROM NIGERIANS,..LOOK AT OUR NOLLYWOOD, WHAT DOES THEY TEACH THERE… MANY COUNTRIES HATE NIGERIA AND THEIR KIND OF LIFE.NIGERIAN ARE INSATIABLE IN ALL LEVELS. WHO TAUGHT THIS MAN ABOUT RITUAL? NIGERIANS SHOULD NOT THINK THIS GOOD WORLD IS COMING TO AN END BECAUSE OF THEIR USELESS WAYS..OTHER NATIONS ARE BUSY BUILDING THEIR SOCIETIES ..BUT NAIJA IS BUSY PLANNING BAD ATTACKS. HOW CAN U CONVINCED SOMEONE TO RETURN TO NAIJA AND LIVE, WITH THE WAY THINGS ARE IN NAIJA TODAY. PASTORS BUYING PLANES,BANK MDs BUYING PRIVATE JETS,KIDNAPPER BUY LATEST HUMMER JEEP AND RECIEVING CHIEFATINCY TITLES,POLITICAL LEADERS LOOTING OUR MONEY..ARMED ROBBERS BUILDING HOTELS IN ALL CORNERS, RELATIONS POISONING ANOTHER BROTHERS,HIV EVERY WHERE,TUBERCLOSIS EVERYWHERE,ONE CHANCE BUS PASSENGERS,OKADA MAN SPYING FOR ARMED ROBBERS,POLITICAL OPPONENT HIRING THUGS TO TERRORISE MASSES,SECRET CULTS IN OUR CAMPUSES KILLING THE BEST BRAINS FOR NO JUSTIFICATIONS ,GENERATOR PLANTS KILLING HUNDREDS BUT NO ACTION FROM GOVT,BOKO HARAM SAGA,MEND CAMPAIGN,OPC HASSARING LAGOSIANS,BAKASI KILLING WITHOUT PROVING ENVIDENCE,EVERYBODY IS A SUSPECT…WHERE ARE WE HEADING NAIJA??. ANYWAY CHINWE U ARE JUST A VICTIM.. PEOPLE ARE DYING ON DAILY BASIS LIKE THIS IN NAIJA UN-NOTICED.POLITICIAS ARE USING HUMAN BEING TO CRAB POWERS… INNOCENT BLOODS ARE CRYING SO MUCH IN NIGERIA.. EVEN THE CHURCH CAN NO LONGER HELP… NIGERIA IS GET RICH OR DIE TRYING… VERY BAD SLOGAN FOR A NATION. WE NEED A BRAVE GOVT THAT CAN STAND ON THE TRUTH..if u feel something to comment just write to me at whichwaynaija@minister.com..lets share ideas about our dear country nigeria..
This is absurd,they must not go unpunished infact i think d best punishment for them is that their fingers should be cut off one after the other so dat they will feel the pain this girl felt before she died.The law should take its cause!
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE,AMEN
the government is using u for money ritual …everyday
may god have mercy on us and seve us from hell
This is absurd,may GOD expose all the people that do this kind of thing.
This is a very horrible incident,and should serve as a warning to everyone of us,the desperation amongst some Nigerians is a reflection of the larger society,afterall lawmakers are known to patronise the so called juju men,do we know how many human sacrifices have gone unreported or undetected,these boys are small fries more like footsoldiers in a war involving nuclear weapons,our leaders should address all problems affecting nigeria,so that hardwork and success can take its rightful place in the society,rather than reckless looting and shameless display of ill gotten wealth,to all who have plunged the country into this mess,where human sacrifice is perceived to bring quick wealth,I hope they all make it to hell in handcuffs in good time,so that the country can be salvaged from the brinks of ruin.
agreed all involved are evil and verdict known. the Nigerian establishment shld share the blm. we all see how fetish our neoconialists are .when others are making efforts to advance life thru science, our society is busy lookin4 short cut to success.let the evil men be encoraged to expose others. at this stage the know the end has com. may the little angel rest in the Lord amen
i do believe that all the the native doctors are insane.and the lazy emeka and his gang stupidly believed that kwashioko fool called native doctor. the policeshould find out 4frm them about others in the same devlish foolery.
They should not go unpurnish because the bible says that the soul that sineth it shall die.If they are not purnish(but thier deed is purnishable under nigeria law)they will encourage thier friends to follow their foot steps.
NIGERIA AND AFRICA GOVERNMENTS SHOULD REVIVE OUR LAND WITH FEAR OF GOD. THE COLONIAL MASTERS SHOULD SETTLE US AND PRACTICALLY CONCERN AS THE G-20 ARE CONCERNED IN ENSURING THEIR PROSPERITIES. LET THE WORLD BANK, IMF AND OTHERS TO PLEASE STOP CORRUPTING OUR LEADERS THE MORE UNDER THE PRETENCES OF FOREIGN AID THAT DOES NOT IMPACT OUR ECONOMY BUT RUINS INSTEAD, THEY SHOULD HANDLE AND MONITOR THE NEEDS THEMSELVES FOR TRUE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. I EVEN WONDER THE GOOD THAT OUR SELFISH LEADERS CAN OFFER AND THE USEFUL PURPOSE OF OUR POLICIANS WHO ARE DEADLY STRUGGLING JUST FOR POWER , AND EVENTUALLY GET THERE DRUNK AND POSSESSIVE. I PRAY GOD INTERVENTION AND MERCY ON OUR LAND; AFRICANS ENDURE IN GOOD FAITH AND RIGHTEOUSNESS THE COMING OF JESUS CHRIST IS AT HAND. BECAUSE EVEN THE COLONIAL MASTERS ARE COLO-CRAZY FATHERS THAT HATE BLACK PEOPLE BEFORE THE TRADE SLAVE AND STILL LOVE USING BLACK PEOPLE WITH THEIR COLO-MENTALS TILL JESUS CHRIST WILL COME; HOLYGHOST FIRE!!!!!!
DeleDavis,
I totally feel you and your opinions. You make plenty sense. Thank you. Godsave us!
OH MY GREAT GOD, MAY YOU FORGIVE THIS YOUNG GIRL AND TAKE HER IN YOUR KINGDOM, MAY HER GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE AMEN,
OH, THIS IS VERY BAD OF GREAT NIGERIA.
AND THESE DEVIL INCARNATE THAT KILLED THIS YOUNG GIRL MUST TO BE KILL BY HANGING SO THAT THE WILL STAY AND SEE THERE SELF’S DIEING, THIS IS WREAKED NESS TO MAN KIND THE NEED TO BE BUNT TO RUINS WITH FULL,
OH MY GOD IS UNBELIEVABLE TO KILL THIS GIRL LIKE THAT IS A BAD OF THOSE IDIOT THAT WILL NOT SEE GOOD ANY MORE IN THERE LIFE THERE ARE GREAT DISGRACE TO NIGERIA, DUO IT WAS BAD GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA THAT CAST ALL THIS IN NIGERIA, TODAY YOU WILL HEAR THAT THIS ONE IS KIDNAP TOMORROW YOU WILL HER THAT ANOTHER ONE IS ALSO KIDNAP WHAT A HELL IN NIGERIA, DO TO THE BAD GOVERNMENT, ALL THIS WILL PUT FEAR TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTER ABROAD NOT TO COME HOME ANY MORE WHY ALL THESE, GOD HAVE MERCY ON NIGERIA THIS IS GETTING OUT OF HAND GOD,
WICKED NIGERIA WHEN WILL WE REPENT AND LIVE ALL THIS, GOD COME DOWN AND SEE NIGERIA HAS SPOILT MORE AND MORE,
OH MY GREAT GOD, MAY YOU FORGIVE THIS YONG GIRL AND TAKE HER IN YOUR KINDON, MAY HER JENTUL SOUL REST IN PEACE AMEN,
OH, THIS IS VERY BAD OF GREAT NIGERIA.
AND THIS DEVIEL ENCANET THAT KILLED THIS YOUG GIRL MUST TO BE KILL BY HANGING SI THAT THE WILL STAY ALIVE AND SEE THEM SELFE DIEING, THIS IS WEAKED MEN THE NEED TO BE BONTH WITH FULL
OH MY GOD IS UNBELIEVEBLE TO KILL THIS GIRL LIKE THAT IS A BAD OF THOSE IDIOT THAT WILL NOT SEE GOOD ANY MORE IN THERE LIFE THERE ARE GREAT DISGRESS TTO NIGERIA DO IT WAS BAD GORVERNMENT THAT CUST ALL THIS IN NIGERIA, TODAY YOU WILL HEAR THAT THIS ONE IS KEEDNAP TOMORROW YOU WILL HER THAT ANOTHER ONE IS ALSO KEEDNAPE WHAT A HELL IN NIGERIA, DO TO THE BAD GOVERNMENT, ALL THIS WILL PUT FREA TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTER ABROD, GOD HAVE MACY ON NIGERIA THIS IS GETING OUT OF HAND GOD,
The bible says the wicked must not go unpunised. i think same should be done to them in other to teacher others lesson out there.
They should not go unpunished cos even the bible says that the wicked can not go unpunishe. And that he who killeth by swoard, will die by swoard too.
Just put yourself in the shoes of the late girs parent. HOW WILL YOU FEEL?
NOTHING BUT ONE OF THE SIGNS OF THE END TIME. THE CULPRITS WERE JUST UNLUCKY TO BE CAUGHT AS THIS HORRENDOUS ACT IS HAPPENING IN DOZENS EVERYDAY. LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVILS!!! AND SINCE IT IS NOT EVERYBODY THAT CAN EMBEZZLE PUBLIC MONEY, FRUAD OR CHEAT TO BE RICH; RESULTING TO THIS INDISCRIMINATE KILLINGS AND DESTROYING POTENTIAL LIVES OF TOMORROW LEADERS. CONTINENT THAT 99% OF THE INHABITANTS ARE CORRUPT MINDED MAINLY BECAUSE OF POOR STANDARD OF LIVING, LACK OF LOVE AND POLITICAL DRUNKENESS. GOD HAVE MERCY…! THE ONLY SURE WAY TO MINIMISE TO BAREST OR VOID THESE ACTS IN OUR LAND IS TO QUICKLY MAKE OUR NATIONS IN AFRICA TO THAT STANDARD OF OUR COLONIAL FATHER BECAUSE A FATHER THAT IS RICH AFTER LABOURING HIS SON AND LEFT HIM POOR WILL EVER LIVE TO SEE THE WHOLE EVILS THAT ARE RAINING HEAVILY NOW IN THE WORLD. HOW DO YOU MAKE A HUNGRY SON HAPPY AND OBEDIENT? YOUR ANSWER IS SIMPLY THE SOLUTION. ARREST OR WHATEVER DISCIPLINARY MEASURES WILL BE FRUITLESS AND SELFISH EFFORTS.
Simply kill those guys involved, end of story.
One thing any government should always do is (a tooth for a tooth), kill a killer, behead and in public no ceremonies a person who beheaded another person.
These crimes increases daily with innocent people beuase the people commintting these crimes know that they can only be sent to prison.
Only very few people can risk it, if they know that they will instantly pay for any offense they commit.
Nigeria can be a better place for all of us.
Guyz u've all tried in your contributions, but let me make it clear to everyone of u, when are we going to face the reality and tell ourselves the truth. the Govt is trying but we human beings have refused to help out. what are parents doing? are they taking care of their homes or are they after money and politics? the churches that is supposed draw pple's mind closer to God have become a market place, teaching young girls to be naked, the Teaching of "SALVATION AND HOLINESS" is no longer practice in many churches 2day in Nigeria. Nobody fears God anymore. if u will agree with me both the girl that was beheaded and the boy friend who beheaded her must have one time attended one of these Nigerian Churches but b/cos they were not fed with "SALVATION FIRST" that is why this type of thing is happening 2day. Parents wake up, Churches wake up. let us go back to the parents of the old, when mothers are being called MAMA and Fathers PAPA, instead of the MUMMYs and DADDYs of these days. Churches go back the Old when men us to fear God. Ladies and gentlemen what are we doing? are u out there looking for churches that will help u get rich, get work for u etc. have u asked urselves what God want u to do for him? well, may God have mercy on both of them. guyz there is no easy way to make money. Girls cover up and stop using ur bodies as workshop. Stop listening to those Pastors that tells u it doesn't matter the way u dress. Lets do things right and God will bless us and things of this nature will not reoccur. thank you u Folks
Those murderers are not suppose to be among the living.They are purely cannibals and deserves to be beheaded as well.
Tears has filled my eyes.I do not know actually what to say.The crime rate in Nigeria my country is very high.Armed robbery,raping,ritual killing,kidnapping and so on all are in the name of making money.
But sometimes i ask my self a question,where are we taking all these money to?What are we going to use this money for?Can one drive more than one car at a time?Can one live in more than one room at a time?
Please let the Parents (Papa and Mama) give their children good up bringing.Let them make their children understand that "Rome was not built in a day" like my own father had told me.Bring your children close to God and always know what they are doing to earn there living.May God almighty in his infinite mercy save the soul of the poor innocent girl and give the family the fortitude to bear the lose.
Sincerely the whole episode sounds crazy. Shit happens, but the basic truth is that those who commit them have to face the music squarely.
May d Lord show us d way in dis so-called nation.
I hate hearing this kind of things especially when it happens to a young girl of her age, well may her soul rest in perfect peace and may God grant her family the heart to bear the irreparable lost of Late Chinwe. As for the people that killed her, I want the people in charge of the case to put all of them I a slow and painful death, i.e. cutting parts of their body one after the other at different days, at least with that others can learn a little. Let them take immediate action before their member start bribing
It is hard to believe that somebody in his rightful sense will kill another in the belief that the dead will produce money. The other guys who adviced him after they had commited a similar crime do not look rich to me.who knows.
I pray that the Almighty God who is the greatest grant a mercy judgment to the young innocent late Chniwe and give her an internal peace (AMEN!!!) .As for that young man I will advise that he should be well taking care of ….. It shouldn’t be out of wickedness but for people to learn and keep off from things like that in life….. sign Blessed Emperor Igbo 1 to 12
God of Moses.
This world is so wicked,how can a young man like this do such thing?May God forgive the girl and rest her soul in peace.this is a warning for those ashawo girls way dey wak up and down.
Heavenly Father pls accept the soul of the little girl in your paradise.
But this Ritual of a thing is getting out of hand in Imo State,while they are accussing other states.
Government must have to do something regards to the Imo states ritual killing
My brother u are right.Government should do something about this imo state ritua killing.
DJ PASTOR AGALI
PEOPLE ARE VERY WICKED HOW CAN THIS GUY DO SUCH A THING, NOT CONSIDERING THAT THE GIRL IS HER GIRL FRIEND. OHH!!!!!!!! MY GOD LIFE IS A FULL OF MISTRAY
May Lord have mercy on the little girl and accept her in his Kingdom in Heaven
May God forgive them.
Well i put no blame on this guys it was not their fault its fault of our leaders because they do the same thing thinking that it will protect them from thier evil doings pleae nigeria police do not touch the guys ok, because what goes around comes around, a musician said it that nigeria jagaja. so poli check urself first cheers