The spate of femicide in Africa continues to leave a trail of devastation.
Abuja – An alleged internet fraudster, who confined a young lady for money ritual in Abuja, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), police said on Thursday.
The police are currently awaiting the NSCDC to hand over the suspect to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, its spokeswoman, SP Josephine Adeh said in a statement late Thursday.
A video clip capturing a young lady confined in a room with her legs tied went viral on social media on Thursday. She was reportedly confined by her boyfriend at the Top View Hotel, Wuse, Abuja, for money ritual. The hotel management could not be reached for comment.
“Findings revealed that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken the suspect into custody and are yet to hand over to the police for diligent investigation,” Adeh said.
“The FCT Police Command, for all intents and purposes, awaits the NSCDC to hand over all parties for the commencement of diligent and discreet investigation.
“Further developments will be communicated in due course,” the police spokeswoman added.
The spate of femicide in Africa continues to leave a trail of devastation.
Also, Nigeria is presently grappling with a sinister phenomenon that has already claimed countless lives and left families devastated.
Ritual killing, driven by the belief that human body parts can be used for sudden wealth and power to manipulate and control, has become a scary reality in the country. This heinous practice, which is usually glossed over as a folktale until one falls victim, is an affront to human dignity and a blight on our collective conscience.
Some individuals believe that human organs and body parts possess spiritual powers that can bring lasting wealth, success, and protection. This belief is perpetuated by false narratives and superstitions by dishonest individuals.
Recent data suggests that the problem is escalating.
Nigeria is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, with skyrocketing inflation, a national currency in free-fall and millions of people struggling to survive.
Poverty, unemployment, and a lack of education create an environment where desperate individuals are preyed upon by unscrupulous ritualists.