The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of a motorcycle rider, Kadir Owolabi, who was allegedly found with three human skulls in his possession.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday.
According to Odutola, the discovery was made after mobile police officers conducted a search of Owolabi’s luggage, uncovering the skulls.
She explained that the routine stop-and-search operation was carried out by operatives of 71 PMF, Awa Ijebu, around 2:00 p.m. on Monday, along 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 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,” she said.
Odutola said that the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case for discreet investigations.
The spokesperson added that the command reiterated 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.
