Police, Villagers Hunt for Suspect Linked to Murder of Pregnant Nurse in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Security operatives and angry villagers are reportedly hunting for a suspected ritualist who allegedly murdered a pregnant nurse at Umueri Village, Ogbunike, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The suspect, identified as Chiemelie Oborji, alias Obitex was also said to have attempted to cover up his evil act by dumping the victim’s body inside a pit in a bush behind his compound.

A viral video clips shows some community youths dragging out the victim’s body from the bush after it had been recovered.

A voice note was heard from the background condemning the act and declaring the suspect wanted by the entire community.

According to reports, the suspect, Obitex, invited the victim for treatment and urgent medical help to his ailing mother who he claimed became very sick at midnight (around 1.am).

“As soon as she arrived, she was brutally attacked and gruesomely murdered by the suspect. Her body was later found dumped inside a pit near the suspect’s compound.

“Her corpse suggested that the her body was mutilated, with certain vital parts missing, hence the strong suspicions of ritual killing,” the report alleged.

The suspect, Chiemelie, is yet to be apprehended as at press time as he has reportedly fled the area.

The angry residents and security operatives have also intensified efforts to locate and apprehend him, even as his image are currently being circulated on social media as the manhunt continues

When contacted, Police Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said he was unaware of the incident, and pledged to check out for details.