Police arrest pastor and others in Ibadan for alleged possession of human parts
Three men, including a pastor, have been arrested in Ibadan by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly possessing and selling suspected human parts. The arrests followed a stop-and-search operation in the Adekile area of Agugu, where officers intercepted an unregistered motorcycle. Oyategbe Joseph was found with a package containing flesh suspected to be human intestines. The police have urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate in maintaining law and order.
What happened
- Oyategbe Joseph was apprehended during a stop-and-search operation with suspected human parts.
- He confessed to obtaining the parts from an unknown person and selling them to Alfa Onaolapo Taiwo and Pastor Ayodele Taiwo.
- Both Alfa Onaolapo Taiwo and Pastor Ayodele Taiwo admitted to purchasing the suspected human parts.
- The Oyo State Police Commissioner has ordered the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
- All suspects remain in police custody, and the public is encouraged to report any information regarding such crimes.
