Shock as police uncover human skull, ritual items at Enugu church

Residents of Enugu State were left in shock on Saturday, May 7, 2025, after the Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Command, uncovered a suspected ritual site allegedly connected to Prophet Chinedu Ezedike.

The controversial cleric is at the center of investigations into the chilling murder of four siblings in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area.

The discovery was made during a coordinated weekend raid led by the Divisional Police Officer of Igbo-Eze South, in collaboration with other security agencies. Acting on credible intelligence, the security team stormed an uncompleted church building known as “Synagogue,” situated at Abile Hill, Isi-Agu, in the Ibagwa-Aka community.

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Inside the eerie structure, law enforcement agents reportedly found disturbing evidence a human skull and a ritual staff pointing to alleged occult activities.

The structure, owned by Prophet Ezedike, is one of several properties under investigation following public outrage over the recent killing of four children in the community.

The incident had earlier prompted the state government to demolish the primary site of the alleged crime.

Chairman of Igbo-Eze South LGA, Barr. Ferdinand Ukwueze, who was part of the operation, confirmed the latest discovery in a Facebook post on Monday.

“Two days ago, while combing locations reasonably suspected to be camps for criminal activities, we visited a site at Abile Hill, Isi-Agu, Ibagwa-Aka.

“To our dismay, a human skull and ritual staff were discovered at the so-called synagogue under construction by Prophet Chinedu Ezedike,” he wrote.

He noted that the items were handed over to the police for further investigation.

“This discovery lends more credence to the disturbing allegations surrounding Ezedike. We will continue to expose hidden enclaves of criminality until our communities are safe.”

Ukwueze praised the coordinated efforts of the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS), the military, local Neighbourhood Watch operatives, Forest Guards, and vigilant members of the public for their continued support.

“Under the administration of His Excellency, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, there will be no hiding place for criminals. We are building a just society where our people can pursue their dreams without fear of violence or intimidation,” he said.