Police Confirm Gruesome Killing Of Twins Mother In Ilorin, Urges Calm Amid Ritual Panic
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ILORIN – The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed details of the gruesome killing of a woman in Ilorin, earlier reported by Daily Independent, stressing that while investigations are ongoing, the case should not fuel fears of ritual killings across the state.
The victim, Mrs. Esther Enemo, popularly known in her community as Iya Ibeji because she had a set of twins and was believed to be pregnant, was murdered on Thursday morning. Police disclosed on Saturday that her dismembered body was discovered in a bush behind her residence at Temidire in Egbejila, Ilorin. Additional remains concealed in a sack were later recovered under a nearby bridge.
According to the police, the key suspect in the killing is 29-year-old Mr. Sylvester Enemo, the younger brother of the victim’s husband, Mr. Ekene Enemo. Neighbours reportedly grew suspicious after Sylvester was seen leaving the house shortly before the discovery, disguised in a fez cap and face mask. He has since been arrested and taken into custody for interrogation.
Confirming the incident, Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, said detectives are pursuing a full-scale investigation into the killing, assuring that no effort will be spared in bringing those responsible to justice. He further confirmed that the husband of the deceased has also been contacted for clarification.
The Commissioner, however, cautioned against speculations suggesting ritual undertones, noting that such claims could incite unnecessary fear. He recalled the recent conviction and sentencing of Abdulrahaman Bello and Hafsur Lawal in connection with an earlier ritual murder case, warning that drawing hasty parallels with the current investigation could heighten public anxiety.
“The Command deeply regrets this unfortunate incident but urges members of the public to remain calm. We assure residents that we are committed to unraveling the truth and ensuring justice is served,” CP Adekimi said in a statement.
The police chief also stressed that security measures have been reinforced across Kwara State, appealing to citizens to cooperate by providing useful information that may aid ongoing investigations.
Mrs. Enemo’s remains have been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) morgue for autopsy as police intensify efforts to establish a clear motive behind the killing.