The Nigerian Police under the Bayelsa State Police Command in collaboration with youths of Sagbama Community have arrested two suspects for attempted ritual killing.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by SP Asinim Butswat, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Bayelsa State Command.
According to the report, Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspects namely; Emomotimi Magbisa 'm' 15 years, Perebi Eweke 'm' 15 years and Eke Prince 'm' 15 years, all natives of Sagbama Community, alledgedly accosted one Endeley Comfort 'f' 13 years, hypnotised her to follow them to the apartment of Emomotimi Magbisa in Sagbama Community, cut her finger and sprinkle the blood on a mirror for ritual purposes.
"Vigilant youths noticed the suspicious movements of the suspects and raised alarm. The suspects were subsequently arrested and some substance suspected to be charms were recovered from them. The suspects have confessed to the crime.
"The victim was rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical attention. The suspects have been transferred to the Anti-kidnapping unit for discreet Investigation.
"The Commissioner of Police Bayelsa State Command CP Ben Nebolisa Okolo fdc, commends the efforts of the community youths for vigilance in the community," the statement reads.