The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old suspected ritualist for allegedly being in possession of human organs at Odomola in Epe.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Hundeyin said operatives from the Odo-Noforija Division apprehended the suspect in the Epe area of Lagos State on April 25.
Hundeyin stated that the arrest followed credible information from members of the public about the suspect’s suspicious movements.
He noted that a preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was transporting the human organs from Edo State to a native doctor for money-making rituals.
The police spokesman said the recovered human organs have been deposited at the General Hospital in Epe for preservation.
Hundeyin said the case has been transferred to the Edo State Police Command for continuation of investigation and prosecution.
He quoted the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, as commending the swift response of the operatives and the vigilance of the Odomola community.
Jimoh stressed the importance of timely information sharing, which he said played a vital role in the prompt apprehension of the suspect.
Jimoh also urged all residents of Lagos State to remain watchful and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
The police commissioner assured the public of the command’s commitment to safety and the protection of lives and property across Lagos State.
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