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The Taraba state command of the Nigeria police force says it has arrested one Abubakar Abdulkadir for allegedly being in possession of roasted human parts.

David Misal, spokesman of the command, said Abdulkadir was arrested at Alin-Gora Village, Ardo-kola council area of the state.

Misal said the suspect was arrested with the body parts suspected to be that of Ali Gimba, his nephew, who reportedly went missing on April 27.

He added that the police were investigating the motive behind the crime.

“He was found in possession of body parts of the missing boy. He roasted part of the boy’s body and loaded it in a sack,” Misal said.

“We also recovered a knife and a hoe which the suspect used in digging a hole to pour and cover the boy’s blood.

“We want to know the purpose of this crime. Is it for ritual, to eat the flesh, or for sale.”