Police Arrest Motorcyclist With Three Human Skulls In Ogun
The police command in Ogun says it has arrested Kadir Owolabi, a motorcycle rider, who was allegedly in possession of three human skulls.
Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
Ms Odutola said that a search of his luggage by mobile police officers led to the shocking discovery of three human skulls.
She stated that a routine stop-and-search operation was conducted by operatives from 71 PMF, Awa Ijebu, at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, on the Ijebu Ode-Ibadan Expressway at the Refugees Camp Junction, Oru Ijebu.
“During the exercise, officers intercepted Kadir Owolabi, who was riding a motorcycle. A search of his luggage led to the shocking discovery of three human skulls.
“Preliminary investigation subsequently led to the arrest of another suspect, Jamiu Yisa, aged 53, behind Ijebu Ode Local Government Secretariat,” she said.
Police commissioner Lanre Ogunlowo had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case for discreet investigation, according to the statement.
The spokesperson added that the command reiterated its commitment to decisive action against crime.
She urged residents to cooperate with the police while assuring the public of trust, confidentiality, and identity protection.
(NAN)
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