Pregnant woman killed for alleged ritual purposes in Kwara
Residents of Temidire Zone 4, Egbejila, in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State have been thrown into palpable tension, following the death of a 39-year-old pregnant woman, Mrs. Esther Enemo, who was murdered for an alleged ritual purposes.
The Informant247 reports that the victim, said to have been alone in her home on Wednesday night, was discovered dead the following morning in shocking circumstances that have unsettled the community.
The Kwara State Police Command, while confirming the incident, in a statement on Saturday, August 23, by its spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated that detectives recovered the dismembered body of the deceased in a bush behind her residence, where other body parts were also found hidden in a sack beneath a community bridge.
The statement reads, “At about 0900hrs, a resident of the area reported a suspected foul play within the residence of one Mr. Ekene Enemo. A swift response led detectives to discover the body of Mrs. Esther Enemo in the bush behind her residence, while other parts were later recovered in a sack under a nearby bridge.”
The statement also confirmed the arrest of a prime suspect, Mr. Sylvester Enemo (29), the younger brother of the deceased woman’s husband, who was allegedly sighted leaving the compound shortly before the crime came to light. The husband, Mr. Ekene Enemo, has also been invited for questioning.
The body of the victim has since been evacuated to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) for autopsy, while police vowed a full investigation.
Kwara Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, condemned the incident, assuring that no stone would be left unturned to ensure justice, while urging residents to remain calm and avoid unverified speculations that could heighten fear in the community.
