Ritual killing: Three men found dead with eyes and other parts missing in Gombe

The victims were identified as Ibrahim Jatau, 30, of Bangunji Village, Shongom LGA; Mela Bukar, 50, of Tal Ward; and Kinga Snu, 50, of Banganje Ward, all in Billiri LGA. 

The bodies were recovered with their eyes and some parts of their bodies removed, security analyst Zagazola Makama reported on Friday.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the victims were reportedly arrested by hunters from Taraba State, who had been patrolling between Shongom, Billiri, and Akko LGAs. 

The group is said to have camped at Tudun Kwaya Government Day Secondary School on January 25 and left on January 28. 

The police said investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the k!llings and the motive behind the mutilation.

Residents have been urged to provide any information that could assist authorities in bringing the perpetrators to justice. 

The latest incident comes days after the mutilated body of a missing 15-year-old girl (video attached) was found in a bush in Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe.