A 37-year-old fetish priest, Osman Imoro, has been arrested by the Nkwanta South Police in connection with the alleged killing of a 35-year-old contractor, Daniel Bijadom.
According to police investigations, parts of the remains of the deceased were found buried in a septic pit at Tuobodom, a suburb of the Nkwanta township in the Oti Region.
The suspect, Osman Imoro, was arrested on 15th October, 2026, with assistance from members of the community surveillance group, who later handed him over to the police.
Police sources say the arrest follows weeks of investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Daniel Bijadom, whose family had reported him missing.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the contractor had allegedly visited the fetish priest before his disappearance.
The Nkwanta South Police Command has confirmed the arrest and says the suspect is currently in police custody, assisting with investigations into the circumstances surrounding Daniel’s disappearance and alleged death.
The police have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted and that justice will be served.
The remains have since been retrieved and deposited for forensic examination as investigations continue.
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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