A disturbing discovery was made on Friday in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, as the body of a deceased individual was found hanging from a mango tree in a nearby bush.
The incident comes just weeks after a similar case, where the corpse of a pregnant woman was discovered in a forest in Ideani, Idemili South Local Government Area.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the police were alerted after an unidentified individual used the deceased’s phone to report the discovery.
“The body has been identified and deposited in a morgue, with efforts ongoing to reach the deceased’s family,” Ikenga said in a press release.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered an intensification of surveillance and intelligence gathering to prevent further criminal incidents and to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death.
“The Command is fully committed to investigating the unfortunate incident and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice,” Ikenga assured.
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