A 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, has been arrested in the Odomola community of Epe, Lagos, for possessing human organs.
He was apprehended by officers of the Odo-Noforija Police Division after vigilant members of the community reported his suspicious movements.
According to the police, Oghenebreme was allegedly transporting the organs from Edo State to deliver them to a traditional healer for suspected money ritual purposes.
The Lagos State Police Command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement issued on Friday.
The recovered human organs have been deposited at the General Hospital in Epe for preservation, while the case has been transferred to the Edo State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, praised the swift action of the officers and the vigilance of the Odomola community in aiding the arrest.
He stressed the importance of timely information sharing, which played a crucial role in the prompt capture of the suspect.
The Commissioner urged all residents of Lagos State to remain alert and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
He also reassured the public that the Command remains fully committed to safeguarding lives and property across the state.