Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a barber, identified simply as Emeka, after a clay pot containing human hair and other suspected fetish items was reportedly recovered from his residence in Umuahia.
The suspect was arrested on Tuesday following a complaint by his neighbour, Mr. Johnson Ikenga, who allegedly reported to the police that the barber had been threatening him.
Police officers who responded to the complaint reportedly conducted a search of the suspect’s one-room apartment, where they discovered a clay pot stuffed with human hair alongside other items believed to be used for ritual purposes.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted ownership of the pot but was unable to explain the purpose of the items or how the human hair was obtained.
The discovery has sparked concern among residents, with some speculating that the recovered hair may have belonged to customers who visited the barber’s shop. However, there is no official confirmation to support the claims.
The suspect was subsequently taken to the Central Police Station in Umuahia for further investigation.
As of the time of filing this report, the Abia State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the recovered items.
