Police nab Umuahia barber for allegedly using customers’ hairs for ritual

A barber, simply identified as Emeka, has been nabbed by men of the Abia State Police Command, after a clay pot stuffed with human hairs was found inside his one-room apartment in Umuahia.

The barber, who was said to be popular in Umuahia for his stylish barbing skills, was arrested on Tuesday after his neighbour, Mr. Johnson Ikenga had lodged a report to the police complaining that Emeka was threatening him.

A search was reportedly conducted by policemen in the suspect’s house during the arrest, which led to the discovery of the pot filled with human hair and other fetish items.

When interrogated, the barber confessed that the pot belonged to him, but could not explain what he used the items for, or where he sourced the hairs.

But many residents are claiming that the hairs found inside the pot may have belonged to customers who patronized the suspect.

Official statement on the matter is still being awaited from Abia State Police Command, but the suspect was taken away by police officers from Central Police Station, Umuahia, for proper investigation.