An autopsy confirmed that a 12 year-old girl was sexually assaulted before being strangled to death.
A 16 year-old suspect claims that witchcraft within his family led him to commit the crime.
DCI disclosed that they recorded a confession from the teenager, who said he was influenced by witchcraft to commit the terrible act against the girl.
The post-mortem examination showed that the minor had been defiled before her death, and strangulation was confirmed as the cause of death.
Authorities are treating this as a murder and sexual assault case as they continue to investigate the full details of the incident.
The case has outraged the public and raised new concerns about child safety and the increasing instances of gender-based violence against minors in the country.
Police have urged community members to stay alert and report any suspicious activities that might endanger children.
The suspect remains in custody while detectives gather evidence ahead of his court appearance.
The family of the deceased is seeking justice for the young girl whose life was tragically cut short.