{
  "id": 8982871,
  "title": "Decomposing body of woman found in Rivers stream",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/decomposing-body-of-woman-found-in-rivers-stream-8982871",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T19:02:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/decomposing-body-of-woman-found-in-rivers-stream/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A decomposing body of an unidentified young woman was discovered in a riverbank in the Ogoda community of Ahoada West Local Government Area in Rivers State, sparking panic among residents. The woman was believed to have been abducted and killed for ritualistic practices, with parts of her body missing. The Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Area, Eugene Epelle, visited the scene and condemned the act, vowing that those responsible would face the full force of the law. Epelle assured residents of improved security measures in the area. Chief Tom Obutu, the Paramount Ruler of the Ogoda community, expressed concern over the residents living in fear following the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the case and working to identify the woman.",
  "summary": "Panic has gripped a community in Ahoada West, Rivers State, after the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was found in a stream, with parts missing. Read More: https://punchng.com/decomposing-body-of-woman-found-in-rivers-stream/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Decomposing body of woman found in Rivers stream",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/decomposing-body-of-woman-found-in-rivers-stream",
        "published": "2026-09-21T19:02:40.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}