The Adatan Divisional Police Officer has apprehended a suspected ritualist for the unlawful possession of a human head on June 24, 2024, at approximately 3:50 PM.
The suspect, identified as Lekan Akinyemi, was detained following a report made by Nojeem Balogun, a resident of Iyana Cele, Car Wash, Abeokuta. Balogun visited the police station and reported a disturbing discovery made on June 23, 2024, at around 8:00 AM.
According to Balogun, one of his siblings had noticed unusual activities at their late father’s grave in Isale Itoko, Abeokuta. Upon inspecting the site, Balogun discovered that their father’s head had been removed by an unknown individual or group.
Subsequent investigations led to the identification of Lekan Akinyemi as the perpetrator. Akinyemi was caught in the act of desecrating the grave and severing the head.
The case has been handed over to the Anti-Robbery unit for further investigation before being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, CID, for a more comprehensive inquiry.