Crimes

Islamic cleric arrested with human parts in Ondo

The operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested an Islamic cleric, Oluwafemi Idris, for unlawful possession of human parts in the Akoko Area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Odunlami-Omisanya said the police got information from a reliable source that Idris, popularly known as Alfa, kept human parts in his house and intended to use them for ritual purposes.

She noted that police officers, after receiving the information, swung into action and arrested the suspect in the Akoko area of Ondo State.

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The police spokesperson stated: “A search was conducted in his house at Akoko and the following human parts were found in his possession: Human hands, three kidneys, three hearts, spine, and tongue.

“The suspect claimed he is an Islamic cleric and some of the human parts were supplied by his friend, an Alhaji, who is also a cleric and Samuel Kutelu.

“He (suspect) supplied Babatunde Kayode (an Oluawo) three human heads. Oluawo and Babatunde Kayode have been arrested.

“Meanwhile, efforts are on to arrest the other cleric who he claimed sourced the human parts for him.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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