A gruesome land dispute in the Amai community, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, has resulted in the beheading of a 70-year-old man, Mr. Aghanti, and his 50-year-old daughter, Mrs. Atagoshi. According to reports, Mrs. Atagoshi, a secondary school teacher and pastor’s wife, had purchased a piece of land in the community, which was later claimed by some individuals.

The Delta State Police Command confirmed the incident, with spokesperson DSP Bright Edafe revealing that the assailant lured the victims into the bush under the pretext of discussing the land issue. “The suspect called the woman, saying he wanted to discuss the land issue. He then took her and her father into the bush, killed them, and beheaded them,” Edafe said.

In a shocking twist, vigilantes apprehended a suspect, Emeke, with two human heads, which were later identified as belonging to the father and daughter. Emeke was subsequently mobbed and set ablaze by angry residents. The headless bodies of the victims were found in the bush.

Edafe added that the main suspect is currently on the run, while efforts are ongoing to arrest him. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the deadly consequences of land disputes in the region.