Police arrest three with human skull in Osun

The Osun State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the unlawful possession of a human skull. The skull was allegedly exhumed from a family grave within the state.

According to the command's Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the investigation began after a resident reported on June 17 that his elder brother's grave had been disturbed and the skull removed. Police operatives acted on credible intelligence to arrest the first suspect, identified as Ogunsola Ojo, aged 40.

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Following the report, police operatives immediately launched an investigation. Acting on credible intelligence, one suspect identified as Ogunsola Ojo ‘m’ aged 40 years, was arrested.

During interrogation, Ojo reportedly implicated three other individuals: Ayeloja Lattef, Azeez Rasheed, and Kunle Fatai, who is currently at large. A subsequent search at Fatai's residence uncovered the suspected human skull concealed in an uncompleted building next to his house.

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Subsequent search operations conducted at the residence of the said Kunle Fatai led to the recovery of the suspected human skull concealed in an uncompleted building adjacent to his house.

The recovered skull has been documented as an exhibit. The police command stated that investigations are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the incident and to arrest the fleeing suspect. The arrested individuals will face charges in court once the investigation concludes.

This incident follows a separate report from Lagos State, where a 21-year-old man was arrested with a suspected human hand and firearms.

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The police command reiterates its commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining public confidence in the rule of law.