Africa-Press – Nigeria. Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two men in connection with the unlawful possession of three human skulls in the Ijebu area of Ogun State.
The arrest was made at about 2 p.m. on Monday during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Ijebu Ode/Ibadan Expressway at Refugees Camp Junction, Oru Ijebu.
DAILY POST learnt that the human skulls were found in the luggage of one of the suspects, a motorcyclist identified as Kadir Owolabi.
The Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest on Tuesday, said a team of mobile police officers from 71 PMF Awa Ijebu intercepted the suspect while on the move.
Odutola disclosed that preliminary investigation subsequently led to the arrest of another suspect, named Jamiu Yisa, aged 53.
She said, “On Monday, 11th August 2025, at about 1400 hrs, a team of Mobile Police Officers from 71 PMF Awa Ijebu was conducting a routine stop-and-search operation along the Ijebu Ode/Ibadan Expressway at Refugees Camp Junction, Oru Ijebu.
“During the exercise, officers intercepted one Kadir Owolabi ‘m’, who was riding a motorcycle. A search of his luggage led to the shocking discovery of three human skulls.”
According to her, the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been directed to take over the case for discreet investigations.
She, however, reiterated the command’s commitment to decisive action against crime and urged residents to cooperate with the command, assuring them of trust, confidentiality, and identity protection.
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