The victim's eyes, genitals, tongue, and anus were removed, which led to speculations that his killers were ritualists.
A witness, Joel Joseph, stated that Eleazar's grandmother attempted to jump into the manhole when they found the boy's body. Joseph added that he jumped inside the pit and discovered that the boy's body was already rotten. He described how the boy's body was mutilated, which confirmed that his killers were ritualists.
Eleazar's mother, Precious Ishaya, said that her son was a "smart" nursery pupil and the family's only child. She narrated that Eleazar went missing after he took a N10 note to buy sweets from a neighbourhood shop. She expressed her shock at the manner of her son's death and hoped that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the murder, calling on the police to thoroughly investigate the incident. Tony Ojukwu, the NHRC Executive Secretary, described the killing as a "heinous and barbaric act."
He expressed the commission's condolences to Eleazar's family and urged the government to implement measures to protect children from violence and abuse.
Meanwhile, the police have yet to issue a statement on the incident. However, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma, has reportedly visited Eleazar's family to commiserate with them over the loss of their son.
The police have assured the family that the perpetrators of the crime would be apprehended and brought to justice.
Residents of Jabi have expressed concern over the rising ritual killings in the area. They have called on the government and security agencies to take proactive measures to curb the trend.
The incident has also sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians expressing their shock and calling for justice for Eleazar.