Rivers Police Arrest Native Doctor, 3 Ritualists Over Murder Of 2 Neighbors Children in Port Harcourt
by Anita Ogona
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed arrest of suspects involved in a horrific case of killing two sibilings, Chizaram Onuche and Chidinma Onuche, both 7-year-olds for ritual purposes.
This follows a report transferred from the Special Area Division, prompting operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take swift action.
The Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday, 26th of March, 2025.
According to police report, on 23rd March 2025, at approximately 9 am, operatives arrested a native doctor and other individuals involved in the heinous crime.
During the operation, law enforcement officers recovered key evidence, including a bottle containing the drained blood of the victims.
The arrested suspects are;
Aniekan Sunday Uko (Male, 27 years): A native of Akwa Ibom, residing at 2nd Pipeline, Rukpokwu.
Luis John Uwelemele (Female, 19 years): A native of Cross River State, residing at Omuike, Aluu. She is the girlfriend of the first suspect, Aniekan and is linked to the crime.
Kingsley Opurum (Male, 43 years): A native of Etche, Rivers State, residing at 3rd Pipeline, Eneka. He has been implicated as the native doctor complicit in the murder of the deceased.
Friday Silas (Male, 47 years) – A native of Plateau State, residing at 2nd Pipeline, Rukpokwu.
The report said that the first suspect, Aniekan Sunday Uko, lured victims to his location, drugged them using a drink known as Black Bullet as a sedative, and subsequently slaughtered them, collecting their blood in a bottle.
The first suspect claimed that he allowed him to stay at the uncompleted building where the killings took place.
Aniekan confessed that he became involved in the ritual killing after visiting the native doctor and witnessing him perform similar rituals for others in exchange for wealth.
He said the native doctor instructed him to provide fresh human remains and blood for ritual purposes.
The PPRO further intimated that Law enforcement officials have visited the scene of the crime, documented evidence with photographs, and recovered additional exhibits.
The following items were recovered:
A kitchen knife identified as the murder weapon.
A bottle filled with the victims’ blood, scooped by the suspect.
An empty can of Black Bullet, used to drug the victims before the act.
A spoon, used to collect the victims’ blood.
The deceased victims’ bodies have been deposited at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga Adepoju, assured the public that justice would be served, and all perpetrators of the heinous crime would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Investigations are ongoing to uncover further details and possible accomplices.
The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station, adding that the safety and security of all citizens remain their top priority.
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