The police in Akwa Ibom on yesterday arrested four teenage boys who allegedly trade in human parts.
The teenagers were arrested by men of the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, when they were said to be looking for a buyer of a human skull in their possession.
While parading the suspects – Emmanuel Edet Ikot, 17, from Edeabasi, Oron; Ubong Udong, 18; Bright Effiong Okon, 19 and Okon Ita, 20, from Orukim, before newsmen on Thursday, Police spokesperson in the state, Delia Nwawe, who spoke on behalf of the Police Commissioner, Mr. Murtala Mani, said the suspects were arrested following a tip off.
“They were arrested by officers of the CID of the command in Mbo Local Government Area on receiving an alert from vigilant youths in the area.
“Investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court soon for the law to take its course,” Nwawe said.
However, Edet, who is said to be the leader of the group, denied the allegation.
