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Aug. 12, 2025
The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested one Kadir Owolabi, a motorcycle rider in possession of three human skulls.
The command’s Spokesperson CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday, 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.
“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 (SCID) 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.
