Operatives of the Abia State Police Command has arrested a popular barber identified as Emeka after a clay pot stuffed with human hair was found inside his one-room apartment in Umuahia the state capital.
The barber who is well-known for his stylish barbing skills, was arrested on Tuesday after his neighbour, Mr. Johnson Ikenga had lodged a report to the police complaining that Emeka was threatening him.
A search was reportedly conducted by policemen in the suspect’s house during the arrest, which led to the discovery of the pot filled with human hair and other fetish items.
When interrogated, the barber confessed that the pot belonged to him, but could not explain what he used the items for.
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A resident who identified himself to First Daily correspondent only as Junior said the hair found inside the pot may have belonged to customers who patronised the suspect.
Eyewitness confirmed to our correspondent that the suspect was taken away by police officers from Central Police Station, Umuahia, for proper investigation.
As of the time of filing this report, efforts by First Daily correspondent on Thursday to reach the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, proved abortive as her number was not going through.