Police in Abia State have arrested a barber in Umuahia over allegations that he kept customers’ hair for ritual purposes after officers allegedly found a clay pot filled with human hair and other suspected fetish items in his room.
The barber, identified simply as Emeka, was arrested on Tuesday after his neighbour, Mr Johnson Ikenga, reported to the police that the suspect had threatened him.
During the arrest, police reportedly searched Emeka’s one-room apartment and found a clay pot containing human hair and other items believed to be used for rituals.
When questioned, the suspect admitted that the pot belonged to him but could not explain what he used the items for or where he got the hair.
The discovery has raised concerns among residents, with many claiming the hair may have belonged to customers who visited the barber for haircuts.
The Abia State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The suspect was taken to the Central Police Station, Umuahia, where police have begun further investigation into the case.
