The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Samson Ekata, over the alleged killing of his 18-year-old pregnant girlfriend in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of the state.

The suspect was among several individuals paraded by the police on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, as the command provided updates on investigations into various crimes across the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, described the incident as horrific and said the suspect was in custody.

Suspect Allegedly Mutilated Victim’s Body

According to the police, the victim, who was eight months pregnant, had reportedly lived with Ekata for about a year before the incident.

Investigators allege that after killing her, the suspect mutilated her body, severed one of her breasts and attempted to remove her unborn baby.

Police said the victim’s body was subsequently dumped by the roadside.

The circumstances surrounding the killing are still under investigation.

Suspect Claims He Heard Voices Ordering Him to Kill

While responding to questions from journalists during the police parade, Ekata reportedly admitted killing the woman but claimed that he had never killed anyone before.

He alleged that he began hearing voices instructing him to kill his girlfriend but initially resisted because she was pregnant.

According to his account, the instruction returned in a dream about two weeks later, after which he carried out the killing.

The suspect also admitted severing the victim’s breast, claiming that a spirit had instructed him to do so.

He reportedly said he transported the woman’s body in a Toyota Corolla before dumping it by the roadside.

His account has not been independently verified, and the circumstances of the alleged crime remain subject to investigation.

Police Commissioner Commends Community Cooperation

Daaor commended members of the community for providing information that assisted the police in arresting the suspect.

He assured residents that the command would pursue the case and ensure that the suspect faced the legal process.

The commissioner also urged members of the public to continue providing credible information to security agencies to help prevent crime and protect lives.

Police Urge Residents to Prioritise Safety

The command advised parents and guardians to pay close attention to the safety of children, particularly girls, while urging young women to exercise caution in their relationships.

Police said cooperation between residents and security agencies remained important in identifying threats and preventing violent crimes.

Ekata remains in police custody as investigations continue. The allegations against him have not been established in court.