Young Woman’s Body Found Mutilated After Night Out at Groove
A chilling incident has left a community in shock as the lifeless body of a 29-year-old woman was discovered mutilated following a night out.
Young Woman’s Body Found Mutilated
Reports suggest that Blessing had brought a man back to her home in Mosogar, situated in the Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, after a Saturday night outing.
To the horror of her neighbours, the next day they found her dismembered body, with her n_pples and private parts removed, leading to suspicions of a ritualistic killing.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the case and are actively searching for the suspect.
Ritualistic Killings: A Disturbing Trend In Nigeria
Tragically, this is not an isolated incident in Nigeria. In March 2022, another gruesome murder rocked the nation when 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanola went missing after boarding a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) bus. Her body was later found at a morgue in Mainland Hospital, Yaba, Lagos, with her private parts mutilated.
The BRT bus driver, Andrew Nice, 47, was nabbed at his home in Ososa, Ogun State, by the Department of State Services. He confessed to the crime and faced charges in court in Ikeja.
Human rights activists and civil society groups have united in condemning these heinous acts, urging an end to ritual killings in Nigeria. They demand justice for the victims and increased security and protection for women and girls.
Ritual killings are believed to be carried out by individuals who use human body parts for rituals linked to financial gain or power. Rooted in superstition, poverty, ignorance, and societal corruption, these killings target vulnerable and unsuspecting victims.
The Nigerian government has introduced legislation to combat this issue, including the Anti-Torture Act of 2017 and the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act of 2015. Nonetheless, the fight against ritual killings continues as advocates strive to address this deeply ingrained problem.