A community in Dekina Town, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State is engulfed in grief and fury following the horrific alleged rape and murder of a three-year-old girl by a neighbor identified as IruDestiny Eze.
The incident, which sources say occurred approximately five days ago, has sent shockwaves through the area, prompting calls for justice for the innocent victim.
According to local sources, the suspect, an Igbo man named IruDestiny Eze, allegedly lured the young daughter of his neighbor before sexually assaulting her. The brutal attack reportedly led to the child’s death. The motive for this unspeakable act is alleged to be money ritual.
“The community is still in shock,” a source, who pleaded anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the case, stated. “To think that someone living among us, a neighbor, could commit such a wicked act against a mere child for money is terrifying. We heard he has been arrested and detained by the police.”
While official confirmation from the Kogi State Police Command is still being awaited, the news has sparked widespread condemnation and a somber mood in the town. The incident serves as a grim and tragic reminder of the dangers that can lurk close to home.
Residents are being urged to exercise extreme vigilance regarding the safety of their children. A community leader, visibly shaken, advised, “This is a painful lesson for all of us. We must always watch where our children go and who they play with. We cannot trust anyone blindly with our precious ones.”
The death of the young girl has been described as a devastating loss. “Oh, the innocent daughter of a father and mother just died like that,” a mournful resident lamented. “Her life was cut short in the most cruel way imaginable. We pray for the family and demand that justice must be served.”
The case highlights ongoing concerns about ritual killings and violence against children in the region. As the community mourns, all eyes will be on the police and judiciary to ensure a thorough investigation and swift prosecution to serve as a deterrent to others with similar sinister intentions.
