Police arrest motorcycle rider with three human skulls in Ogun

…Affirm the Importance of Stop-and-Search Operations

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 Spokesperson of the Command CSP Omolola Odutola in a statement made available to Journalists on Tuesday stated

"On Monday, August 11, 2025, at about 1400 hours, 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, a male who was riding a motorcycle. A search of his luggage led to the shocking discovery of three human skulls.

"Preliminary investigation subsequently led to the arrest of another suspect, Jamiu Yisa, a 53-year-old male, behind Ijebu Ode Local Government Secretariat.

"The Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo,  directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to take over the case for discreet investigations.

"The Ogun State Police Command reiterates its commitment to decisive action against crime and urges residents to cooperate with the Ogun State Command. He assured members of the public of trust, confidentiality, and identity protection".