The bodies of six young girls, reportedly mutilated, were discovered on a farmland in Akirika Ukwu, located in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia State.
The disturbing incident was raised during Tuesday’s plenary session of the Abia State House of Assembly by the representative of Ukwa East Constituency, Hon. Lewis Chinemerem Obianyi, under matters of urgent public importance.
According to Obianyi, the bodies were found on Monday, March 23, 2026, abandoned on community farmland, triggering fear and panic among residents.
He described the killings as gruesome and deeply troubling, adding that the situation has disrupted farming activities and normal daily life in the area.
The lawmaker suggested that the nature of the crime pointed to possible ritual killings and called on the Assembly to act swiftly to ensure justice for the victims.
He also urged security agencies to carry out a comprehensive investigation, identify those responsible, and ensure they are brought to justice promptly.
In response, the Abia State House of Assembly strongly condemned the incident, labeling it a serious threat to public safety.
The House called on the state government to direct security agencies to intensify efforts to uncover those behind the crime.
Lawmakers further stressed the importance of improving security surveillance, especially in rural communities, to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The Assembly reassured residents of its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, while encouraging the public to remain alert and support security agencies with any information that could assist ongoing investigations.
