Man Nabbed With Human Head, Palms After Alleged Graveyard Exhumation In Ogun

Police operatives in Ogun State have arrested a 43-year-old man found in possession of a fresh human head, two human palms, and other human remains concealed in a nylon bag, in what authorities have described as a case of unlawful possession of human parts and suspected ritual activities.

The suspect, identified as Idowu Ashafa, was intercepted in the early hours of Friday, April 17, 2026, during a routine patrol led by the Divisional Police Officer of the Igbesa Division, CSP Solotan Owolabi. He was allegedly exhuming remains from a grave at Ido Itekun Village in Igbesa when operatives moved in on him.

Confirming the arrest on Saturday, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said the operation was conducted under the supervision of the Area Commander, ACP Folashade Tanaruno.

“The suspect was intercepted in possession of a fresh human head, two human palms, and other human remains concealed in a nylon bag,” Babaseyi said in a statement. “The instrument used in committing the act was recovered, while the scene was visited and documented.”

The spokesperson added that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation and likely prosecution.

Babaseyi reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ridding Ogun State of criminal elements, while urging members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.