The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed widespread rumors suggesting that a young woman who died in a hotel in Nsukka was a victim of ritual killing and organ harvesting.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, described the viral reports as “false, misleading, and capable of inciting unnecessary panic.”
He emphasized that preliminary investigations revealed no signs of mutilation or organ removal from the deceased.
The woman was reportedly found dead in a hotel room along Obukpa Road, Nsukka, on June 14, 2025.
Police say she had checked in the previous night with an unidentified male suspect, who checked out the following morning, claiming the woman had already left.
Her body was later discovered in the room with visible signs of suspected strangulation, including blood around her mouth and a swollen neck.
The remains were taken to a hospital where she was confirmed dead by medical personnel, then deposited at the mortuary for autopsy.
Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch a full investigation and apprehend the fleeing suspect.
He also issued a stern warning to individuals and media outlets propagating unverified claims.
“Spreading unfounded and sensational narratives misleads the public and undermines police investigations,” CP Giwa stated.
The police have urged the public to remain calm and rely on verified information as efforts continue to bring the suspect to justice.
