Beheaded teenager found in a river in Nigeria
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on P.M. News
The beheaded body of a teenager believed to be about 16 was found in the Yahe River, in Nigeria’s Yala local government area. Police recovered the body on 27 October and opened an investigation to identify the victim and find those responsible, according to Cross River State police spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah.
Police in Nigeria’s Cross River State are investigating after the beheaded body of a teenager was found in the Yahe River, in the Yala local government area. The young person, whose identity has not been established and who is believed to be about 16, was found on Tuesday 27 October, according to police spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah, quoted by the Nigerian News Agency (NAN).
Police said traces of blood had been found at the scene. The body was recovered and sent for medical examination before being taken to the mortuary. The state police commissioner, Ajo Ordue, ordered a thorough investigation.
Police are urging residents of Yahe and nearby communities to report any missing person matching the victim’s description or to provide useful information. Investigators are also working to establish the victim’s identity.
