The trial of suspected a ritualist, Ifeanyi Dike, commenced on Friday, January 12, at the Rivers State high court 9, where he was arraigned before Justice Adolphus Enebeli.
Dike is alleged to have murdered an eight-year-old girl, Chikamso Favour, in August 2017, after defiling her and cutting off her genitals apparently for rituals.
Also arraigned with him were: Ogochukwu Nnamiro (Second Accused Person) and Sergeant Johnbosco Okoroeze (Third Accused Person). They were arraigned as accessories after the fact.
They were arraigned for murder and conspiracy.
It was learnt that a mild drama however ensued in court when Dike gave a loud shout after his case was mentioned and thereafter refused to take his plea.