Eloko/Biloko(pl.)

The Eloko is a strange creature that comes from the Nkundo people of Zaire. They are small humanoids that consume human flesh. They often look very ugly, with grass growing from them instead of hair, sharp claws, snouts like a dog, sharp teeth, and eyes that glow like fire. They often wears clothes made of leaves. They can unhinge their jaws to open wide enough to eat a human whole. They are believed to be formed from the spirit of a person who died under unfortunate circumstances, who cannot move on without resolving whatever caused their death. They often carry around enchanted bells which they use to put people into a trance. While they are unable to resist, the Eloko will attack these people and consume them. It is believed that certain charms and fetishes can be used to negate the effect of these magic bells, though they can still affect those caught unaware. To kill an Eloko, they must be combatted by a strong fighter wielding various fetishes and several steel weapons. One common technique is to pin the Eloko to the ground with a spear, cut off their head, and bury the body and head in two separate locations.

Citations:

Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural Beings That Haunt Us, Hunt Us, and Hunger for Us. United States, Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2006.