STORY BY IRENE KABUKIE KWAO—

NKWANTA SOUTH, Oti Region — The Nkwanta South Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old fetish priest, Osman Imoro, in connection with the alleged killing of a 35-year-old contractor, Daniel Bijadom.

Imoro was arrested on October 15, 2026, with assistance from community surveillance members, who subsequently handed him over to the police.

According to information available, Bijadom reportedly went missing from his residence on October 16, 2023, prompting investigations into his disappearance.

Subsequent police investigations reportedly led to the discovery of parts of his remains buried in a septic pit at Tuobodom, a suburb of Nkwanta township.

The discovery has become a key development in the investigation into the contractor’s disappearance and suspected death.

Imoro is currently in police custody and is assisting investigators with inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The police are expected to conduct further investigations before deciding on the appropriate legal action.

Authorities have yet to disclose further details about the alleged killing, including the possible motive and the circumstances that led investigators to the suspect.

The case remains under investigation, and the suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.