Three Arrested in Osun for Possessing Human Skull

The Osun State Police have arrested three people for allegedly having a human skull that was taken from a family grave in the state.

The police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, shared this information in a statement on Friday.

Ojelabi said a resident reported on June 17 that he went to the grave of his late elder brother on June 15 in their family compound. He found that the grave had been disturbed and the skull of the deceased was missing.

Ojelabi explained that after the report, police began an investigation. They acted on reliable information that led to the arrest of one suspect named Ojo.

He stated, "On 17th June 2026 at about 0830hrs, the complainant reported at Oba-Ile Police Station that, upon visiting the grave of his late elder brother on 15th June 2026, located within their family compound, he discovered that the grave had been tampered with and the skull of the deceased had been removed by unknown person(s)."

"Following the report, police operatives immediately launched an investigation. Acting on credible intelligence, one suspect identified as Ogunsola Ojo ‘m’ aged 40 years, was arrested."

During questioning, Ojo reportedly named three other suspects: Ayeloja Lattef, Azeez Rasheed, and a man named Kunle Fatai, who is still on the run.

The police said that a search at Fatai's house led to finding the suspected human skull hidden in an uncompleted building next to his home.

"Subsequent search operations conducted at the residence of the said Kunle Fatai led to the recovery of the suspected human skull concealed in an uncompleted building adjacent to his house."

"The recovered item has been documented and registered as an exhibit," he added.

Ojelabi mentioned that investigations are still going on to find out more about the situation and to catch the suspect who is on the run.

He said the arrested suspects will be taken to court once the investigation is complete.

"The police command reiterates its commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining public confidence in the rule of law," the statement concluded.