Ogun Police Command says officers of its Mowe Division have arrested a suspected ritualist identified as Olajide Abidemi, a 29-year-old resident of Abule Afa community in Mowe area of the State.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Command, Omolola Odutola, said in the early hours of May 21, 2024, an individual identified as Jamiu Lasisi from the Abule Afa community in Mowe reported a suspicious encounter to the local police station.
According to Lasisi, while on night patrol at approximately 3:00 A.M, he and his team encountered a suspect who failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for his presence.
The suspect, later identified as Olajide Abidemi, was apprehended for further questioning.
Odutola noted that following the report, detectives were dispatched to the location to conduct a thorough investigation.
She said a search of Abidemi’s residence yielded several alarming discoveries, including an object believed to be a human jaw, black soap contained in three calabashes, and multiple mobile devices; three Itel phones and one Tecno phone.
Additionally, four SIM cards, four vehicles with registration numbers, and four spent cartridges were recovered from the scene.
The Police Spokesperson noted that an investigation into the matter is ongoing as authorities seek to determine the extent of Abidemi’s activities and any potential connections to ritualistic practices.
She urged residents to engage the Ogun Police Command on X via this handle @embracepeacepro.