Couple str!pp£d n@ked and paraded with body of their ward they allegedly buried in a shallow grave

A couple from a South-East state has been arrested following allegations surrounding the disappearance and death of a young boy under their care, an incident that has sparked outrage within their community.

According to reports circulating online, concerns began to mount after the child, who was said to be living with the couple, suddenly went missing without any clear explanation.

Residents reportedly became suspicious when repeated inquiries about the boy’s whereabouts were met with unclear and inconsistent responses from his father and stepmother.

As anxiety grew within the community, locals allegedly intensified their questioning and demanded answers regarding the child’s disappearance.

Reports claim that under mounting pressure from community members, the couple eventually led residents to a location where the remains of the missing boy were allegedly discovered in a shallow grave.

The body, said to have been in a state of decomposition, was subsequently exhumed, sending shockwaves throughout the area and prompting widespread condemnation.

A video that has since surfaced on social media shows a large crowd surrounding the couple after the alleged discovery. In the footage, villagers can be heard expressing anger and disbelief over the incident.

The video also shows the suspects being publicly paraded through the community by residents, who accused them of involvement in the boy’s death.

Voices heard in the footage described the alleged act as cruel and deeply disturbing, with some community members characterising it as a serious violation of cultural and moral values.

One woman in the video could be heard saying, “This is the highest level of wickedness,” while another described the incident as a grave abomination.

Authorities have yet to issue an official statement detailing the circumstances surrounding the case, and the allegations remain subject to police investigation.

The identities of the deceased boy and the suspects have not been officially disclosed as of the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, residents have called for a thorough investigation to establish the facts surrounding the child’s death and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law.