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Revelation: I still hear my kids calling for help-Father of three siblings stuffed in freezer reveals ….Says the freezer was not enough to contain their bodies…
Recently , reports went viral about the killing of your three children. How did it happen? I am from Umuokanam Umucheke, Umueze-Uga in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. I am 47 years old and a nurse by profession. I reside in Edo State, while my wife and children live in Nnewi, Anambra State, but I visit them regularly.On February 1, 2025, my wife went for an official assignment and left our children at home, as usual, because it was not a school day. She gave them instructions as she always did. However, when she returned at about 5 pm, she noticed that the doors were wide open, unlike before.
Why was the door open? She was expecting her children to greet and hug her, but she didn’t hear any voices or see any of them. She went to the kitchen to check if the food she had left for them had been eaten, but the food was still there. She began wondering where the children had gone.My first daughter is an altar server, and every Saturday, she goes for rehearsals. My second daughter attends catechism for her first holy communion, and the youngest one, they can’t keep him at home, so he is usually taken along. But on that day, they didn’t go anywhere, and nobody knew where they were.
How long have you lived in the compound? We live in a two-room apartment behind the main building. There are two separate one-room apartments occupied by medical students, and we have been living in this compound for five years. We are the only family living there, along with two medical students.
What happened thereafter?
At first, my wife didn’t suspect anything, as she came back from her assignment tired and needed to eat.While she was eating, I called and asked if she had seen the children. She said ‘no’. I asked her how she could comfortably eat without knowing where our children were. She asked me to allow her to eat first, and I agreed. After eating, she went to the church that the children attended. I even told her that if she found them, she should discipline them, not knowing that my children had already been killed and stuffed inside the freezer.
How old were the children? My first daughter, Chikaima, was nine years old; Chimdirim David, my son, was five; and Chimziterem Dominica, my second daughter, was eight years old. They were the only ones at home when the incident occurred. How long have you lived in the compound? We live in a two-room apartment behind the main building. There are two separate one-room apartments occupied by medical students, and we have been living in this compound for five years. We are the only family living there, along with two medical students.
What time did your wife start searching for the children before discovering their bodies in the freezer? She started calling people whom she thought my children might have visited, though they were not the visiting type. Every person she called said they had not visited them.My wife also asked their friends if they had seen them, but they all said no. The search, which began at about 5 pm, lasted until 8 pm, and still, the children were nowhere to be found. At that point, my wife became anxious, and it dawned on us that something was wrong. We assumed they had gone to visit someone and there was no adult to bring them back.I told my wife that we should make an announcement. I went to my Facebook page to post their pictures, but when I tried to type a message, the pictures disappeared. Some of my Facebook friends, who had seen the pictures, mistakenly thought I was celebrating them. I called my wife and asked her to go to the church to make an announcement. When she arrived at the church, the reverend father was there, and he sent a priest to accompany her. Was there no electricity? There was no electricity, and even the fridge where the children were kept was not cold as there was no food inside. The medical student entered the house to help search for the children. A few minutes later, my wife, accompanied by the priest, was approaching the house. When the medical student saw them, he went to my wife and asked, “Do your children usually play in any strange way?”
That question sounded negative to my wife. The priest noticed that the medical student was about to break some bad news to my wife, so he pushed him aside.The medical student then narrated to the priest what he had seen inside the fridge. Before we knew it, people had started gathering in my apartment to see what had happened. Where was your wife at this stage? Someone held her back to prevent her from seeing what was inside the freezer, apparently to shield her from the shock. They wisely chose not to disclose the information to her immediately, though she kept noticing people entering and leaving the house.At that point, she still didn’t understand what was happening. Who broke the news to you and your wife? After some time, the people, including the priest, calmly told her what had happened. I was in Edo State, managing the situation over the phone.
I called my wife multiple times, but she didn’t answer. When she finally did, I asked her to hand the phone to the medical student because by then, I had started sensing something was terribly wrong.The medical student asked me if I was alone because there are some things you don’t disclose when someone is by themselves. But I gathered my courage and asked him to tell me what had happened. That was when he broke the news to me.After hearing the news, I hung up and immediately started calling my brothers, relatives, friends, and in-laws. I also informed my professional group in Edo State about the tragedy.They were the ones who came to be with me so I wouldn’t be alone that night. The next day, I travelled to Anambra State. In what positions were they found inside the freezer? I didn’t see the picture myself, but I was told that they were found in sitting and bent positions, placed side by side. The freezer was not large enough to contain them because they were bigger than it. I guess that’s why their bodies had to be forced into it, based on what people told me. The freezer had not been used for some time due to a power outage. I will continue using the freezer because it wasn’t the freezer that killed my children, and it doesn’t make me feel bad to keep it. Did they ever play hide and seek in the freezer?
No, there was never any time they played and tried to hide inside the freezer. There was no history of them climbing it, and there were no signs indicating that they had done so. If they had, there would have been a chair nearby to assist them, but there was no chair.Those that found them in the freezer didn’t see any chair around it. Were there injuries on their bodies? According to the people who saw them, there were no visible injuries on their bodies, but they were bleeding from the nose. When I asked if any vaginal exams had been done to determine if any of them had been sexually assaulted, nobody answered me.This is the problem we face in our country. In other places, there would be equipment to determine who the children were last seen with. Unfortunately, we don’t have such technology here. How has this incident affected you? It is with tears in my eyes that I speak. Every parent understands the pain of losing a child, but losing three at once is unimaginable. It has shattered us. We loved our children dearly.
IGP Kayode E
My first daughter, Chikaima, was exceptionally brilliant. If she were here as I grant this interview, she would be telling countless stories. She was well-known in school for her intelligence—so much so that they called her the ‘Kri Kri Star.’If you took first place from her in class, you were looking for trouble. My home became a gathering place for children who needed help with their assignments, and Chikaima was always there to guide them. How many children do you have? I have four children. The first one is in the seminary school. We plan to visit him on his school’s visiting day and use the opportunity to break the news to him. Now that this incident has occurred, will you support him to become a reverend father if that is his desire? It’s still God’s will that will determine everything. We want him to reach an age where he can make mature decisions and choose his career path.
Do you see yourself as having more children in future now that they are no more?
I found fulfilment in my children. Even though they are no longer with us, I don’t view them as truly gone. I would still consider myself as having four children, though three are now deceased.However, this is not something I can decide alone. Marriage involves both partners considering each other’s feelings. If it weren’t for my wife, I might have said I’m content to stay as I am. Anything that would erase the memory of my late children would be something I couldn’t do. I will enlarge their photographs and look at them all the time because those children were a special gift to me. I will never forget them. Do you think the situation could have changed if you were around? God knows what’s best. I can only imagine the agony the children must have endured at the hands of their killers. I still hear them shouting “Daddy, daddy…mummy, mummy,” but no one came to help. When I look at their pictures, I apologise to them, and I can only imagine how they must have cried for help and struggled to breathe, with no one to come to their aid. It is heart-wrenching. Have they been buried? No, they are still at the morgue. The police are still conducting their investigations. What remarkable things do you think you would be missing now that your children are no more?
Every child has their own unique qualities. For my first daughter, I’ll miss her stories and brilliant mind. I had already prepared myself for her university education and hoped to see her graduate with first-class honours.For my second daughter, I’ll miss her voice as she would often help decide family matters with us. For my little boy, I can’t forget the gentle, angelic way he would sing to God. Are you satisfied with the investigation being carried out by the police so far? Absolutely. I am satisfied with the progress, and I’ve urged them to continue until those responsible for this heinous act are found. I have confidence in the police to do what is necessary so that justice will be served. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare has also visited us and assured us that justice will be done. While what has happened cannot be undone, we can only ask for justice, so that these children’s deaths won’t be in vain. Has any arrest been made and are you suspecting anybody? I don’t believe anyone has been arrested yet. Our co-tenants, who were initially questioned, were released after 24 hours after providing their accounts of the incident. We have no suspicions, as there have been no quarrels or conflicts with anyone. I am leaving everything in the hands of the security operatives, trusting them to uncover the truth.
According to Punch Newspapers, a father of three from Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area in Anambra State, is grappling with unimaginable grief after the tragic deaths of his children under mysterious circumstances.
Ejezie Udochukwu, a 47-year-old nurse, recently shared the heartbreaking details of the incident that has left him devastated.
His three children were found stuffed inside a freezer—a shocking discovery that has raised many questions.
His three children were found stuffed inside a freezer—a shocking discovery that has raised many questions.
Udochukwu described the size of the freezer as inadequate to hold the bodies of his children.
The freezer was not large enough to contain them because.
(Extract from Phonis)
Law & Crime
Police parades 23 persons over alleged involvement in cult clashes in Bayelsà ….recovers Eight firearms, cutlasses, bottles of codine,two battle axes,20 cartridges
By David Owei
The Bayelsà State Police Command led by Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ajao Saka Adewale has paraded twenty -three persons over their involvement in the recent renewed cult clashes in the state and killings of over five persons.
Those arrested were apprehended after sizable display of attacks and reprisals from opposing cult groups recorded in Igbogene, Onopa, Ovom, Agudama, Amarata, Swali and Akenfa axis, some of which have resulted in fatalities.
The police also announced the recovery of Eight (8) FIREARMS (2 locally fabricated pistols, 3 Baretta Pistols, 3 Locally made revolver pistol, and 1 automatic pump-action)Nine (9) live 9mm ammunition, FIVE (5) Cutlasses Two (2) Battle axesOne (1) drumTwo (2) Cans of Nitrous Oxide also known as (Laughing Gas).
Also recovered are Seventeen (17) bottles of Codine Substance and big bag of Dried leaves suspected to be Cannabis Sativa Twenty (20) Cartridges.
The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ajao Saka Adewale,while briefing newsmen at the Police headquarters, said the command, in a swift response via intelligence-driven operations and visibility patrols across identified flashpoints and parks and arrested a total of Twenty-three (23) suspects in connection to cultism, attempted murder, and unlawful possession of firearms, and other light weapons.
He confirmed that during a streak of coordinated and intelligence-driven operations spanning a space of 13 days between 23rd September to 5th October, 2026, one Tarimie James, 24 yrs “m” of Ovum Community was arrested along St. Anglican Church.
“He confessed on video record to be a member of the Icelander Confraternity. One locally fabricated Barretta Pistol was recovered from him and he is currently on remand, awaiting trial”
“One EZEIKIEL JOEL; a 24 yrs “m” of Igbogene Community was arrested with an automatic pump-action gun, other light weapons and a drum used during their meetings were recovered from him.He confessed on video record to be a member of the Kue Klus Klan’s men (KKK) Confraternity.”
He also confirmed that the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Command led by CSP Chris Nwaogbo, in the course of a coordinated operation to restore normalcy, arrested five (5) suspects in connection with attacks and reprisals by cult groups, resulting in life threatening injuries in some of the aforementioned communities.
“The suspects arrested include one ZAIDAMUN PAUL, ANTHONY OKORIE, God’s gift ANGEL, RICHMAN KUDI and VICTOR Kelsey.Exhibits Recovered: One (1)Baretta pistol, Axes, cutlasses and knives were recovered from the suspects”.
“On the 6th October, 2026, the operative of the Command acting on actionable intelligence recovered a locally made revolver pistol with three (3) live 9mm ammunition at Ugbogene, abandoned by a suspect (name withheld) who has been on the watchlist of the command for the recent cult-related apprehensions in Ugbogene community.”
“The said suspect, upon sighting police operatives, escaped through a nearby swamp, abandoning the exhibit. Effort is ongoing to apprehend him.”
” On the 7th- 8th October, 2026, which is barely two days ago, the operatives of the Command, during a joint and intelligence-driven operation, arrested eight (8) suspects in connection to cultism and breach of public peace in; Akenfa, Igbogene and Swali communities respectively.The suspects are:a. BARATUA-PRE BARA a 30 yrs “m” of Ogbia LGA, was arrested in Akenfa.”
“He confessed on video to being the No. 2 of the Icelanders Confraternity in Yenagoa. The suspect will be arraigned in court on Monday 12/10/2026.Igbogene also arrested Sb. FUNKURO BEREH a 25 yrs “m” of Ekeremoh LGA, arrested at Igbogene park. He confessed on a video recording to be a member of the Bobos Confraternity.The suspect will be arraigned in court soon.”
” KELVIN ADAMU a 28 yrs “m” of Igbogene Community, arrested at Igbogene Motor Park. The suspect is currently on remand, awaiting trial and he confessed on video recording to being a member of the Bobos confraternity.”
“SWALI COMMUNITY ARREST Sd. VINCENT IKIEYE a 20 yrs “m” of Gbarain, Southern Ijaw LGA. He was arrested on 8/10/2026 in Swali Community and handed over to the police by the community youths during a raid operation by the police.”
“The suspect confessed to being a member of the Bobos Confraternity and nicknamed “Small but mighty” The suspect will be arraigned on Monday 12/10/2026.”
e. Benjamin AKENO a 26 yrs “m” of Okpoma, Brass LGA. He was arrested on 8/10/2026 in Swali Community during a joint raid operation. The suspect confessed to being initiated into the Bobos Confraternity on 15th May, 2026 and he is nicknamed “Gentle Lion”.”
” ESUAYE IKECLEAR a 30 yrs “m” musician and native of Famgbe, Yenagoa LGA. The suspect was arrested in Swali, confessed to being inducted into the Bobos Confraternity in 10/9/2010 and nicknamed “Daki” ”
“GIFT TORIE “m” 23 yrs native of ikolo community, he confessed on video to being a member of the Bobos Confraternity and JOB SIMON 32 yrs businessman of Gbarain, Southern Ijaw LGA. He confessed to being a member of the Bobos confraternity, nicknamed “VIP” He will be charged to court on Monday 12/10/2026.”
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ajao Saka Adewale however expressed appreciation to the personnel of the Doo Akpo Joint Task Force and other tactical and operational teams, whose vigilance, courage, and commitment continue to provide practical meaning to our resolve to keep Bayelsa safe.
He also acknowledged the renewed cooperation of our critical community stakeholders, ” Our recent engagements with tricycle unions, NURTW Bayelsa State, Traditional rulers, Community Development Committees, and youth leaders across Yenagoa were not merely ceremonial meetings; they were deliberate bridges of trust and intelligence-sharing.”
Law & Crime
Niger CJ Seeks mutual understanding between the Bar and Bench to enhance speedy dispensation of criminal, Civil Justice
By Uthman Baba-Naseer,Minna
The Chief Judge of Niger State,Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, has stressed the need for continued cordial and mutual understanding between members of the Bar and the Bench towards enhancing speedy dispensation of criminal and Civil Justice in the state.
She noted that both the Bar and the Bench are crucial and critical partners in the administration of Justice, urging legal practitioners in the state to continue to adhere strictly to the ethical and code of conduct of their practice.
Justice Halima Ibrahim was speaking during the 2026 Bar and Bench forum to commemorate the annual legal year of the Niger State Judiciary at the High Court foyer.
She urged members of the legal practitioners to engage in an open,decorum-driven discussion to resolve the operational challenges towards enhancing administration of justice in the state.
The Chief Judge noted that the e-filling system introduced in the state Judiciary,was aimed at going along with the digital system and she commended the NBA Minna Branch for its prompt adoption of the judiciary’s newly introduced e-filling system.
Speaking in the format of the interactive Justice Halima noted that a list of speakers had earlier been submitted,however, she stated that the floor remained open to all members of the Bar to express their concerns,grievances and preferred suggestions and the way forward regarding court operations and judicial service.
“ We as democrats,and given the essence of being here,is to evaluate ourselves,identify our problems and forge ways ahead. I’m ready with what model may be used” the Chief Judge stated.
She assured lawyers that they are under her protection and enjoyed full immunity on the floor to speak their minds in ensuring two ways feedback process key Judicial officers including the Director ICT and DCR litigation will be available to receive complaints regarding e-filling platform.
While also highlighting administrative challenges encountered by the court particularly in handling appeals she told legal practitioners to key in to the e-filling platform already introduced in the state High courts.
Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik use the forum to formally congratulated the new executive of the Minna branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and also appreciated the immediate past leader of the branch Isyaku Barau for his support and cooperation during his tenure.
She assured that constructive feedback recieved from the forum, would be utilized to improve judicial efficiency and service delivery for the overall benefit of the legal profession and the citizens.
In her remarks,the Chief Registrar, of the High Court of Justice in Niger State,Amina Laminde Musa Saidu Esq explained that the Forum brings together two indispensable partners in the administration of Justice the Bench and the Bar.
She noted that their roles may differ,but share a common responsiblity in upholding the rule of law,preserve the integrity of the legal profession,and ensure the fair,efficient,and timely administration of justice.
According to the Chief Registrar, the effectiveness of the justice system depends significantly on a cordial and professional relationship between the Bench and Bar,founded on mutual respect, cooperation and constructive engagement.
“This forum therefore provides an important platform to discuss matters affecting court administration,professional conduct and practice,as well as challenges confronting the administration of justice in our state” she stated.
While commending the Chief Judge for her efforts in sustaining the Bench and Bar engagement and her commitment to strengthening the relationship between the two critical stakeholders,the Chief Registrar, pointed out that the initiative reflects the Chief Judge recognition that meaningful judicial reform requires consultation,cooperation,and the collective commitment of all stakeholders.
By Our Correspondent
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has showcased 298 Nigerian innovators from the 36 states and FCT to global investors in London as part of efforts to commercialise homegrown technologies.
The innovators featured at the 2026 NextGen Innovation Challenge grand finale, which drew entrepreneurs, investors, government officials and diplomats to explore investment and international collaboration opportunities.
Speaking at the event, the NBTI Director-General, Dr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji said innovation and technology commercialisation are critical to Nigeria’s $1 trillion economy ambition.
“A one-trillion-dollar economy cannot be built by government alone. It must be built by Nigerians who innovate, Nigerians who manufacture, Nigerians who invest, Nigerians who create intellectual property, Nigerians who build enterprises,” he said.
Raji said the Challenge was designed to bridge the gap between ideas and market, linking innovators with investors and global markets. Participation rose from 105 last year to 298 this year.
He commended the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigerian High Commission in the UK, British High Commission and strategic partner UKALD for supporting the initiative.
“Today is a celebration, but tomorrow is the real test,” he said, urging innovators to build, commercialise, scale and take Nigerian innovation global.
Delivering a keynote on behalf of Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador Aminu Dalhatu, Ambassador Abu Obey Eche said London, as a global finance and tech hub, offers a strategic platform for Nigerian talent.
“Diplomacy today must go beyond governments speaking to governments. It must also connect businesses to markets, innovators to investors, researchers to institutions, and Nigerian opportunities to global capital,” he said.
Eche said the High Commission is committed to opening doors for local innovators and urged Nigerians in the diaspora to deploy capital and expertise to support emerging entrepreneurs.
An investor, Ms. Erin Grover said she was impressed, particularly by women-led innovations, and expressed interest in investing.
“I think there are some inspiring women here especially who I’ve been able to speak with today, and I definitely hope to invest in at least one of them coming out of this event,” she said.
“My one piece of unsolicited advice is to just never give up ever, be persistent as hell, keep going,” she told participants.
Chairman of APC UK and Executive Director of UKALD, Hon. Tunde Doherty, said the 298 innovations on display were investment-ready products, not just ideas, and urged investors to look to Nigeria for technology investment.
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Mukhtar Muhammad, also commended NBTI for expanding the platform and pledged stronger ministry support.
“If there is a problem in the society and you identify that problem and you try to solve it, you are making more impact to the society than someone who is doing several degrees in university,” he said.
The event marks an expansion from 105 innovators last year to 298 this year, with organisers targeting tangible outcomes in business creation, commercial partnerships, investment deals and jobs.
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