Police operatives have arrested a herbalist and commenced an investigation over the alleged ritual killing of an 11-year-old boy in Kodomun village, Demsa local government area of Adamawa State.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspect, identified as Murtala Musa, was arrested in connection with the act.
Nguroje said the incident was reported to the police in Demsa on April 13, 2025, by the village head of Kodomun and Fancy Alifas, the victim’s mother.
She reported that her son, Yangapwa David, aged 11, was taken to the said herbalist for treatment but unfortunately died while in his custody.
According to her, arrangements were made to convey the body home, during which time the corpse was left in the herbalist’s room.
