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A man identified as Micheal Akudinobi has allegedly confessed to killing three people in Imo State, claiming he was acting under what he described as spiritual instructions from God.
In a disturbing confession circulated online by crime platform True Crime Daniel, the suspect admitted attacking and killing his uncle and two other individuals during a violent incident that has shocked residents of the community.
According to the confession, Akudinobi said he believed his late father’s elder brother had spiritually manipulated his life and “stolen” his intelligence through witchcraft. He alleged that he had struggled mentally since childhood despite once being a brilliant student.
The suspect stated that after killing his uncle, he encountered another victim whom he described as an “evil woman.” He claimed a spiritual voice instructed him to kill her. He further confessed to attacking a third victim identified as Cyril Oboh, whom he accused of being “a bad person.”
During the interview, the suspect repeatedly claimed that “the spirit of God” directed his actions and empowered him during the attacks.
“The spirit of God told me to kill the evil ones,” he said during the recorded confession.
The suspect also disclosed that he had previously sold Indian hemp in his village after returning from Lagos. Parts of the confession suggested he experienced intense paranoia, spiritual delusions, and what appeared to be psychological distress before the killings.
The incident reportedly triggered outrage within the community, with angry residents allegedly attacking the suspect’s home and attempting to assault his wife and children before they were rescued by others in the area.
Mental health experts have long warned that untreated psychiatric conditions, substance abuse, or drug-induced psychosis can sometimes lead individuals to develop violent delusions, including beliefs that they are acting under divine or spiritual instructions.
Authorities are expected to continue investigations into the killings, while questions are also likely to arise over the suspect’s mental state and possible history of substance abuse.
Under Nigerian law, claims of spiritual instruction do not excuse unlawful killings, although psychiatric evaluation may become relevant during prosecution if mental incapacity is raised as part of the defence.
The tragic incident has reignited conversations around mental health awareness, drug abuse, mob violence, and the dangers of attributing violent behaviour solely to spiritual causes.