In Edo, suspected ritualists abduct, kill man with hunchback

Suspected ritualists have abducted and killed a 37-year-old man with a hunchback in Edo State.

The victim simply identified as Usokpowu aka Tokyo, was a musician and professional Master of Ceremony (MC).

Family sources said the hunchback man was abducted by gunmen at his residence at Okhokhugbo community in Egor Local Council of the state.

He was found dead three days later, where his corpse was deposited at a primary school.

Vital organs such as liver, private parts and the hunchbach were found to have been removed by the suspected ritualists.

When contacted for reaction, the state Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, said the matter was a case of missing person.

Ezike said investigation has commenced into the case and he has directed the Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case.