Two Nigerians Arrested in Ireland for Ritual Killing

Barely one month after the conviction in the United Kingdom of a Nigerian, Kingsley Ojo for the brutal murder of a five year old boy named Adam, police in the Republic of Ireland are questioning two men arrested in Dublin in connection with the murder of the daughter of Malawi's chief justice.

The headless body of Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi was found last month in the south of Ireland, where she lived with her Nigerian husband and two children.

Her killing may have had a ritualistic motive, according to the police.

Detectives have been keen to trace her husband, Chika, who is currently missing.

The two men being interviewed by police were arrested in Dublin on Tuesday.

They can be held for up to 72 hours without charge under the Offences Against The State Act.

Ms Onyemaechi, 25, arrived in Ireland more than three years ago. Her body was found in County Kilkenny on July 23 and she was buried in Waterford a week later.

Her father, Malawi's Chief Justice Leonard Unyolo, travelled to Ireland after receiving news of her death.

He has taken his granchildren back to Malawi to be cared for by family members.