Three suspects, including a pastor and an alfa are now in Police net in Ibadan over alleged unlawful possession and sale of suspected human parts.
The three suspects, according to a statement Wednesday by the Oyo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, have confessed to committing the alleged crime.
He stated that it was during a stop and charge operation along Adekile area of Agugu that a patrol team intercepted an unregistered Bajaj Boxer motorcycle and that during a search of the pillion, the rider was apprehended on the spot, and a package containing flesh suspected to be human parts (intestine) was recovered.
“Following this discovery, the apprehended pillion rider, identified as Oyategbe Joseph, male, of Ibadan, was interrogated. He confessed that he had obtained the suspected human parts from an unknown individual at Oritaperin area and further admitted to selling the items to two persons: Alfa Onaolapo Taiwo, male, aged 46 years, and Pastor Ayodele Taiwo, male, aged 55 years”, he said.
DSP Ayanlade added: “Acting promptly on this intelligence, the command swiftly apprehended Alfa Taiwo and Pastor Taiwo and brought them to the station for interrogation. Both suspects confessed to purchasing the suspected human parts from Oyategbe Joseph.
“The Commissioner of Police, Oyo state Command, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a discreet and thorough investigation. Upon the conclusion of investigations, all suspects will be charged to court.
“As a result of these coordinated actions, all three suspects are currently in police custody, and the command reassures the public that every necessary measure is being taken to ensure that those involved are brought to justice.”