Nigeria, Nov. 25 -- A seven-year-old girl was reportedly murdered by a suspected ritualist in Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday.

It was gathered that the incident happened around 7am at Kilani Street, Iyana Iyesi area of Ota.

According to reports, the victim was sent on an errand by her mother's neighbour, to get her something from the house, when she was killed.

It was further learnt that when the girl entered the house, the suspected ritualist, who had hidden somewhere in the building, attacked her and smashed her head with a pestle.

A resident of the area, who simply identified herself as Abefe, told newsmen that neighbours searched for the suspect, but he was nowhere to be found.

The source added th...