_Police in Oti Region say new breakthrough in 3-year-old disappearance case of Daniel Bijadom_
*Nkwanta, Oti Region – October 20, 2026*
The Nkwanta South Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old fetish priest, Osman Imoro, in connection with the alleged killing of 35-year-old contractor Daniel Bijadom.
Bijadom was reported missing from his residence on October 16, 2023. His disappearance had remained unresolved for nearly three years until a recent police investigation led officers to a septic pit in the Tuobodom suburb of Nkwanta township.
According to police, parts of human remains believed to be linked to the case were discovered buried in the pit during the investigation.
Imoro was arrested on October 15, 2026, with assistance from community surveillance members, who handed him over to the police. He is currently in police custody assisting investigators.
The arrest marks a major development in the case, but police say the full circumstances surrounding Bijadom’s disappearance and alleged death are yet to be established. The cause of death and motive have not been publicly disclosed.
Investigators are expected to conduct forensic examination and autopsy to confirm the identity of the remains and establish the timeline of events, as well as determine the alleged involvement of the suspect.
The police have indicated that further inquiries will be conducted before appropriate legal action is taken.
Disclaimer:The suspect has not been convicted. The allegations against him remain subject to the ongoing legal process and police investigation.
