Six suspected secret cult members were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ebute Metta Magistrates’ Court, charged with alleged acquisition and possession of human parts.
The suspected cultists were Hope Ajuzie (30), Ifeanyi Edward (60), Chigozie Bob (40), Ego Edward (38), Nnabike Boniface (29), and Allwell Egbu (40).
They are facing a four-count charge of felony, unlawful possession of human parts and unlawful oaths.
The accused persons, who were suspected members of?? “seven stars and moon,” fraternity, were arraigned before Magistrate Adesola Ikpatt.
The prosecutor, Asp Innocent Effiong, alleged that the accused, all of whom resides in Ejigbo, a Lagos suburb, were arrested on Dec. 20, 2011 with human parts.
The prosecutor said that the offences were contrary to section 35, 41, 130 and 409 of the criminal code, Laws of Lagos State, 2011.
They all pleaded not guilty.
Magistrate Ikpatt granted the accused persons N500,000 bail each, with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till March 28 for mention. (NAN)