Suspected Ritualists Kill Woman, Remove Head, Other Parts In Oyo Community

Residents of the Aba Alfa community in Boluwaji, Ibadan, Oyo State, were thrown into shock and mourning over the gruesome murder of a woman identified as Iya Dupe by suspected ritualists.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the incident occurred overnight, and the victim’s dismembered body was discovered early Wednesday morning.

According to residents, the victim’s head, breasts, and other vital organs were removed by her assailants.

Eyewitnesses explained that the woman, who was slightly ill, had gone out around 9p.m. on Tuesday to buy bread, but she never returned alive.

Neighbours who went to check on the deceased on Wednesday were met with the horrifying scene of her mutilated remains inside her home.

Residents described the discovery as “heartbreaking and inhuman,” adding that ritual-related killings were becoming a disturbing trend in parts of Ibadan, Oyo State capital, despite several security efforts.

The Oyo State Police Command and the Amotekun Corps have reportedly been alerted to the killing.

Community leaders have also called on the government and security agencies to intensify patrols and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.

At the time of filing this report, the police had not yet issued an official statement on the incident.