Police arrest two over murdered woman in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested Ekene Enemor, husband of the late Esther Enemor, whose body was mutilated after her murder.

Also in police custody is the younger brother of the deceased’s husband, allegedly connected with the killing.

Addressing a press conference in Ilorin on Thursday on the command’s breakthroughs in the fight against crime during August, Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo disclosed that on August 22, 2025, one Ekene Enemor was arrested in connection with the murder of his wife at Temidire 6, off Egbejila community, Ilorin.

Exhibits recovered by police operatives, according to the commissioner, included mutilated parts of the deceased, pointing to a suspected case of buying, selling or trafficking in human parts, and possession of human parts for use as juju.

Giving an account of the incident, Ojo said: “On August 22, 2025 at about 3 pm, one Ahmed Salman, of Temidire 6, off Egbejila community, reported at Budo Nuhu Police Station that on the same date at about 6:30 am, he challenged somebody who was locking the door of his neighbour while the wife, popularly called “Iya Ibo,” was still inside.

“The person introduced himself as the younger brother to the owner of the house, one Mr. Ekene Enemor, who is based in Moshe Gada village via Kaiama along with his family.

“Mr. Ahmed Salman was not satisfied with the explanation. He then knocked on the door to call Mrs. Esther but got no response. In the process, he saw traces of bloodstains on the fence and on the wall of the house. He then raised an alarm which attracted other neighbours.

“A search was conducted around the house and, tragically, the mutilated body of Mrs. Esther Enemor was found, from the neck to waist, without her head and both hands.

“Further combing of the environment led to the recovery of another part of her body, from the waist to the thigh, which was discovered hidden under a culvert in the area, also without her legs.

“Upon the report of the incident, the deceased’s husband was contacted at Moshe Gada village, Kaiama, while his younger brother, Sylvester Enemor, of the same village, was also arrested. The case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

“Discreet investigation led to the arrest of Mr. Ekene Enemor, husband to the deceased. During comprehensive interrogation, it was discovered that he had a direct hand in the death of his wife.

“He has confessed to the commission of the crime, while investigation is ongoing to track and apprehend other suspects currently at large.”

Ojo further revealed that 13 other suspects were also arrested by the command for various offences.

Police arrest two over murdered woman in Kwara