The Police Command in Ogun has arrested Kadir Owolabi, a motorcycle rider, who was allegedly in possession of three human skulls.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by CSP Omolola Odutola, the command’s spokesperson in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
Odutola said that a search of his luggage by mobile police officers led to the shocking discovery of three human skulls.
She said that the 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 Refugees Camp Junction, Oru Ijebu.
The statement read, “During the exercise, officers intercepted Kadir Owolabi, who was riding a motorcycle. A search on 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,”.
Odutola also added that the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case for discreet investigations.
However, she reiterated that the command reaffirmed its commitment to decisive action against crime.
She urged residents to cooperate with the police while assuring members of the public of trust, confidentiality, and identity protection.
NAN
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