The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a 25-year-old suspected ritualist in possession of human organs in the Odomola community in Epe LGA of the state.
A statement issued on Friday by Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in Lagos, said the suspect was apprehended on April 25 by operatives of the Odo-Noforija division.
The police spokesperson noted that the suspect was arrested while transporting the organs from Edo state to a native doctor for money-making rituals.
He said the arrest followed credible information from members of the public about the suspect’s questionable movements.
Hundeyin added the recovered organs have been deposited at the hospital for preservation, adding that the case has been transferred to Edo State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, commended the operatives and the people of Odomola community for their effort in the arrest.
Jimoh assured the public of the command’s commitment to protection of lives and property and urged residents to always be alert and report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
