Court remands three farmers over alleged possession of human head
A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that three farmers be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly being in possession of a human head.
The police charged Samuel Okpachi, Peter Ochigbo and Michael Suleiman of Adoka Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue with criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and unlawful possession of firearms.
However, the Magistrate, Roseline Iyorshe did not take their pleas for want of jurisdiction.
Mrs Iyorshe adjourned the matter until July 6, for further mention.
Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Godwin Ato, told the court that the case was received at the state CID, Makurdi on May 10, via a transfer letter dated May 9.
Mr Ato said the letter stated that while on routine patrol on November 17, 2022, operatives of FIB, STS, IGP Squad, Abuja, received a tip off from a reliable source that the suspects lodged at the Nemi Guest Inn opposite AGIS School Corner, Mararaba, Nasarawa state.
He said that the patrol team searched the guest inn and arrested the suspects with a fresh female head.
The prosecutor said the team also recovered two locally made single barrel gun, 14 rounds of live cartridges, four expanded cartridge and one complete black police uniform from the defendants.
The offence, Mr Ato said, contravene the provisions of Sections 97 and 222 of the Penal Code Laws of Benue, 2004 and 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms Act, 2004.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Fuel Subsidy: NLC to begin nationwide strike Wednesday
Please be informed that the nationwide action will commence on Wednesday, 7th June, 2023.
States
Kano govt. bans pasting of posters on walls
It said that the measure became necessary because of rampant defacing of walls and other public properties by politicians.
Africa
Senegal government braces for more unrest, deploys army in Dakar
“Yesterday was difficult and violent. My main concern is that the school year could be cancelled,” he said.
States
15,500kg of illicit drugs seized in Borno in three years: NDLEA
“The successes achieved wouldn’t have been possible without the synergy and support from other security agencies in the state,” he said.
NationWide
Presidential Tribunal: PDP witness in confusion over role played during polls
Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, however, adjourned the case till Monday, June 5 for continuation of hearing.
NationWide
Group tells Ndume to leave Tinubu’s name out of Senate Presidency race
He said that it was wrong and insulting for Ndume to drag the president’s name into the challenges being faced by Mr Akpabio in his bid to become senate president.
