The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria - Crime - NigeriaWelcome, Guest: Register / Login / With Google / Trending / Recent / New Stats: 3,279,937 members, 8,232,477 topics. Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025 at 01:18 AM The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria - Crime - Nairaland Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Crime / The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria (28503 Views) Rebirth Of The 1996 Otokoto Ritual Killing That Set Owerri Ablaze (video/pix) / Secrets Of Ibadan Ritual Killings Uncovered / Remembering Otokoto, The Greatest Money Ritualist Of All Times In Igboland (2) (3) (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (Reply) (Go Down) The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:01pm On Aug 11 In the mid-1990s, Imo State, Nigeria, witnessed one of its darkest crime stories ,  the Otokoto ritual killings. This tragic case was not just about a gruesome murder; it exposed how ritual practices, corruption, and greed had deeply rooted themselves in society. The events shook Owerri and left a lasting scar on Nigeria’s history. The Otokoto ritual killings took place in September 1996 when 11-year-old Anthony Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, a groundnut seller, was lured into the Otokoto Hotel in Owerri. He was promised business opportunities but instead met a horrifying death. Check source for full story and how it ended. His head was severed, and his body buried ,  part of a ritual killing meant to use human parts for wealth. The Otokoto Hotel was owned by Vincent Duru, a wealthy businessman with strong political connections. The killing was carried out by one of his staff, Innocent Ekeanyanwu, who was arrested while transporting the boy’s head in a polythene bag. 21 Likes 3 Shares (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:02pm On Aug 11 I pray something like this should never happen again 39 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:04pm On Aug 11 Some people are so heartless. What a heartless story 9jatruecrime: In the mid-1990s, Imo State, Nigeria, witnessed one of its darkest crime stories ,  the Otokoto ritual killings. This tragic case was not just about a gruesome murder; it exposed how ritual practices, corruption, and greed had deeply rooted themselves in society. The events shook Owerri and left a lasting scar on Nigeria’s history. The Otokoto ritual killings took place in September 1996 when 11-year-old Anthony Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, a groundnut seller, was lured into the Otokoto Hotel in Owerri. He was promised business opportunities but instead met a horrifying death. Check source for full story and how it ended. His head was severed, and his body buried ,  part of a ritual killing meant to use human parts for wealth. The Otokoto Hotel was owned by Vincent Duru, a wealthy businessman with strong political connections. The killing was carried out by one of his staff, Innocent Ekeanyanwu, who was arrested while transporting the boy’s head in a polythene bag. Source: https://newsbase.ng/the-otokoto-ritual-killings-a-dark-chapter-in-imo-states-1990s-crime-history/ 11 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:05pm On Aug 11 The owner of the hotel was a bigman in politics, just imagine 15 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:07pm On Aug 11 Thank God for the rulers then , then hanged them that was involved to Death 25 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:09pm On Aug 11 I mean, they were hanged to Death 9jatruecrime: Thank God for the rulers then , then hanged them that was involved to Death 16 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:11pm On Aug 11 Men are heartless 💔 1 Like 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:11pm On Aug 11 Women can still commit such Crime too (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:13pm On Aug 11 I don't know why most Nigerian believe in money ritual 25 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:14pm On Aug 11 Innocent boy 💔🤦 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by 9jatruecrime: 11:15pm On Aug 11 In 1990s, Nigeria laws was still strong 9jatruecrime: In the mid-1990s, Imo State, Nigeria, witnessed one of its darkest crime stories ,  the Otokoto ritual killings. This tragic case was not just about a gruesome murder; it exposed how ritual practices, corruption, and greed had deeply rooted themselves in society. The events shook Owerri and left a lasting scar on Nigeria’s history. The Otokoto ritual killings took place in September 1996 when 11-year-old Anthony Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, a groundnut seller, was lured into the Otokoto Hotel in Owerri. He was promised business opportunities but instead met a horrifying death. Check source for full story and how it ended. His head was severed, and his body buried ,  part of a ritual killing meant to use human parts for wealth. The Otokoto Hotel was owned by Vincent Duru, a wealthy businessman with strong political connections. The killing was carried out by one of his staff, Innocent Ekeanyanwu, who was arrested while transporting the boy’s head in a polythene bag. Source: https://newsbase.ng/the-otokoto-ritual-killings-a-dark-chapter-in-imo-states-1990s-crime-history/ 3 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by dilliond89(m): 11:44pm On Aug 11 But some people are so heartless 💔!! Just imagine 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by dilliond89(m): 8:33am On Aug 12 9jatruecrime: In the mid-1990s, Imo State, Nigeria, witnessed one of its darkest crime stories ,  the Otokoto ritual killings. This tragic case was not just about a gruesome murder; it exposed how ritual practices, corruption, and greed had deeply rooted themselves in society. The events shook Owerri and left a lasting scar on Nigeria’s history. The Otokoto ritual killings took place in September 1996 when 11-year-old Anthony Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, a groundnut seller, was lured into the Otokoto Hotel in Owerri. He was promised business opportunities but instead met a horrifying death. Check source for full story and how it ended. His head was severed, and his body buried ,  part of a ritual killing meant to use human parts for wealth. The Otokoto Hotel was owned by Vincent Duru, a wealthy businessman with strong political connections. The killing was carried out by one of his staff, Innocent Ekeanyanwu, who was arrested while transporting the boy’s head in a polythene bag. Source: https://newsbase.ng/the-otokoto-ritual-killings-a-dark-chapter-in-imo-states-1990s-crime-history/ (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by dilliond89(m): 8:34am On Aug 12 Hmm men are heartless bro 💔🤦 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by dilliond89(m): 8:35am On Aug 12 A very tough story 1 Like (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by mustbewell: 9:38am On Aug 12 Una no dey tire for this news? Every week this must news must come up. (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by PulaPower: 9:39am On Aug 12 The Otokoto ritual killings took place in September 1996 when 11-year-old Anthony Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, a groundnut seller, was lured into the Otokoto Hotel in Owerri. He was promised business opportunities but instead met a horrifying death. 21 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by Ironfaceman(m): 9:39am On Aug 12 That year many billionaires were made. But the truth is a light it will over come darkness eventually. 5 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by OBAJESU: 9:40am On Aug 12 Remember this those days.....it was popular in the papers, Otoko Hotel, and I think a couple of Nigerian movies came out depicting it's gruesomeness. Okija and co. It was also during or before the Clifford Orji incident. All were within those troubled Abacha regime. 16 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by PulaPower: 9:41am On Aug 12 mustbewell: Una no dey tire for this news? Every week this must news must come up. This is different from Okija o.. Bloggers must do their work. Throwback is not a crime.. 25 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by whippersnapper(m): 9:41am On Aug 12 Big men in politics involving in ritual killing from time immemorial. The more you look the less you see. I heard one of the owners of the hotel was abachas special adviser (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by bammyllonaire(m): 9:41am On Aug 12 The said Chief Vincent Duru was sentenced to death but was never killed. He stayed in the Port Harcourt Correctional Facility till he went blind and he recently died from natural cause 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by NAC1666: 9:41am On Aug 12 9jatruecrime: In the mid-1990s, Imo State, Nigeria, witnessed one of its darkest crime stories ,  the Otokoto ritual killings. This tragic case was not just about a gruesome murder; it exposed how ritual practices, corruption, and greed had deeply rooted themselves in society. The events shook Owerri and left a lasting scar on Nigeria’s history. The Otokoto ritual killings took place in September 1996 when 11-year-old Anthony Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, a groundnut seller, was lured into the Otokoto Hotel in Owerri. He was promised business opportunities but instead met a horrifying death. Check source for full story and how it ended. His head was severed, and his body buried ,  part of a ritual killing meant to use human parts for wealth. The Otokoto Hotel was owned by Vincent Duru, a wealthy businessman with strong political connections. The killing was carried out by one of his staff, Innocent Ekeanyanwu, who was arrested while transporting the boy’s head in a polythene bag. Main while,In another part of the country,they do skul mining. Otokoto own was just a childs play compared to what is happening now in a particular part of the country. 8 Likes 1 Share (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by FreeStuffsNG: 9:41am On Aug 12 9jatruecrime: In the mid-1990s, Imo State, Nigeria, witnessed one of its darkest crime stories ,  the Otokoto ritual killings. This tragic case was not just about a gruesome murder; it exposed how ritual practices, corruption, and greed had deeply rooted themselves in society. The events shook Owerri and left a lasting scar on Nigeria’s history. The Otokoto ritual killings took place in September 1996 when 11-year-old Anthony Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, a groundnut seller, was lured into the Otokoto Hotel in Owerri. He was promised business opportunities but instead met a horrifying death. Check source for full story and how it ended. His head was severed, and his body buried ,  part of a ritual killing meant to use human parts for wealth. The Otokoto Hotel was owned by Vincent Duru, a wealthy businessman with strong political connections. The killing was carried out by one of his staff, Innocent Ekeanyanwu, who was arrested while transporting the boy’s head in a polythene bag. After this national heartbreaking news was Clifford Orji. That one was a earthquake! 11 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by axglide(m): 9:41am On Aug 12 May the innocent soul of that boy rest in peace. Know this and know peace that money rituals don’t work. (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by Switruth: 9:42am On Aug 12 Otokoto.... That should be around amakohia in owerri...You won't recognize the place now! Till tomorrow no one is living there except the stores down stairs. 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by Blackman7: 9:43am On Aug 12 Sadly this ritual killings are a daily occurrence and are largly under reported. A friend of mine who is into construction say, most mansions in the east always has a large pit or secret underground structure in a vast compound. 4 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by SatoshiX: 9:43am On Aug 12 E don tay no be today. These things can't just go away, it's inbuilt. 1 Like 2 Shares (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by tunjijones(m): 9:44am On Aug 12 9jatruecrime: I mean, they were hanged to Death ****Hung Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by omoadeleye(m): 9:45am On Aug 12 Some people are their love for money. They don't care how the money should come because they are ready to go every extreme length to acquire their wealth so they can be called odogwu and be shouting money na water. And all these bad behaviours their people have learnt and experienced, hence why they know how to insult and accuse other people of what they have been experiencing at home 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by bigcasava1(m): 9:45am On Aug 12 Let's also see the same in ogun state and other regions that are doing ritual. 2 Likes (Share⤴) Re: The Otokoto Ritual Killings 1996: The Crime That Stumped Nigeria by Chimookigwe: 9:46am On Aug 12 mustbewell: Una no dey tire for this news? Every week this must news must come up. Wait till they do the one on Awkuzu Sars wasted thousands of Igbo youth under Peter Agulu. They loaded tipper lorries with bodies of slain Igbo youths and dumped it in Ezi River in Anambra. It is the single biggest massacre of Igbos outside the civil war. 4 Likes (Share⤴)