A barber identified simply as Emeka has been arrested by operatives of the Abia State Police Command after a clay pot containing human hair was reportedly discovered in his apartment in Umuahia.
The suspect, who is said to be well known in the city for his barbing services, was taken into custody on Tuesday following a complaint by a neighbour, Johnson Ikenga, who allegedly reported to the police that the barber had been threatening him.
Sources said officers carried out a search of the suspect’s one room apartment during the arrest and recovered a clay pot filled with human hair alongside other items believed to be of investigative interest.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted ownership of the pot but was unable to explain the purpose of the items or how the human hair came into his possession.
The discovery has generated concern among residents, with some speculating that the hair may have been collected from customers who visited the barber’s shop. However, there is no official confirmation linking the recovered items to any criminal activity.
The suspect was subsequently taken to the Central Police Station in Umuahia, where detectives have commenced further investigation.
As of the time of filing this report, the Abia State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident or disclose any formal charges against the suspect.
