Suspected ritualists behead woman in Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

A middle-aged woman has been killed by some suspected ritualists at Oke-Baale area of Osogbo, capital of Osun State.

It was gathered that, the deceased was dragged into the back of the shops directly opposite Osogbo Local Government Secretariat where she was beheaded.

The assailants, also cut off her two hands and left her remains at the vacant land in the area.It was gathered that some suspected ritualists would have carried out the dastardly act.

Her remains was discovered on Tuesday morning by some shop owners in the area.

It was also gathered that the victim had been homeless for some months and had been living beside the road in the area and begging for alms.

A teenage girl who was always seen with the vulnerable woman was said to have been impregnated by some unknown men and had since been delivered.

Traders and shop owners in the vicinity refused to open their shops for business, apparently for fear of being arrested by the law enforcement agents.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Yemisi Opalola confirmed the incident, saying that concerned authority have been contacted to take care of the corpse and that investigation is ongoing.

She said, “Concerning the dead body of a headless and armless woman  that was found opposite Osogbo LG secretariat, Oke Baale, I want to inform you that the police is aware. The necessary authority have been contacted for immediate evacuation of the corpse, while discreet investigation is ongoing.”