Motorcycle Rider, Another In Police Net For Unlawful Possession Of Three Human Skulls In Ogun State

By Frank Oshanugor

Stop-and-search operations by police operatives from the Ogun State Police Command have led to the arrest of two men in connection with unlawful possession of three human skulls in the Ijebu area of the state.

Ogun State Police spokesperson; Omotola Odutola told ATLANTICNEWSONLINE that on Monday, 11th August 2025, at about 1400hrs, 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, 53 year-old man Jamiu Yisa behind Ijebu Ode Local Government Secretariat.

According to Odutola, the State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to take over the case for discreet investigation.

Meanwhile, the State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to decisive action against crime and urges residents to cooperate with Ogun State Command.

The Commissioner has assured members of the public of trust, confidentiality and identity protection.