Three arrested in Oyo over suspected human parts trade

The Oyo State Police Command says it has arrested three suspects for the unlawful possession and sale of suspected human parts in Ibadan.

This was disclosed by the command in a statement signed by Ayanlade Olayinka on Tuesday, noting that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to rid the state of criminal activities through proactive policing.

According to the statement, the suspects were apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Adekile area of Agugu.

It stated, “It was during one such operation along the Adekile area of Agugu that a patrol team intercepted an unregistered Bajaj Boxer motorcycle.

During a search, the rider was apprehended, and a package containing flesh suspected to be human parts (intestine) was recovered.”

The police identified the first suspect as Oyategbe Joseph, who was arrested at the scene.

“The suspect confessed that he had obtained the suspected human parts from an unknown individual in the Oritaperin area and further admitted to selling the items to two persons,” the statement added.

Following his confession, the police arrested two additional suspects identified as Alfa Onaolapo Taiwo, 46, and Pastor Ayodele Taiwo, 55.

It added, “Acting promptly on this intelligence, the command swiftly apprehended the suspects, who also confessed to purchasing the suspected human parts.”

The command said the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation.

It added, “Upon the conclusion of investigations, all suspects will be charged in court.”

The police noted that all three suspects are currently in custody and assured the public that efforts are ongoing to ensure justice is served.

The command urged residents to remain vigilant and report any information relating to the possession or sale of human parts to the nearest police station.

This development comes days after the command reported the discovery of the lifeless body of an unidentified woman in the Egbeda area of Ibadan.