The Nigerian Police has arrested the notorious serial killer who has terrorized Port Harcourt in the few months.
The young man now known as Gracious David West has been killing young girls in hotels and leaving a white handkerchief tied around their necks.
At least seven bodies had been found in this manner.
The arrest was disclosed by the police in a statement on their official Twitter account which read:
“SERIAL KILLER NABBED BY POLICE IN RIVERS
“The notorious serial killer, Gracious David West was today September 19, 2019 arrested by the @policeNG in Rivers.
“The 26-year old killer from Buguma LGA of Rivers State, who is also a member of the Degbam cult group was arrested along East-West Road enroute to Uyo from Port Harcourt. He has since made useful statements to the Police.
“Investigation is on with a view to ascertaining his motives and possible accomplices.
“The Commissioner of Police Rivers State, CP Mustapha Dandaura will be briefing the media on this significant Police breakthrough tomorrow, September 20, 2019.”