Samson Oghenebreme, a 25-year-old male suspect, has been arrested in Lagos State by operatives of the Odo-Noforija Division for being in possession of a human organ.
Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, announced the suspect’s apprehension on Friday via the Command’s X page.
Hundeyin noted that the suspect was arrested on April 25, following credible information from members of the public who observed his suspicious movements.
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The police spokesperson said, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was transporting the organs from Edo state to a native doctor for the purpose of money-making rituals.”
He added that the human organ recovered from the suspect has been deposited at the General Hospital, Epe, for preservation pending the outcome of the investigation.
Meanwhile, the case has been transferred to the Edo State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
While praising his team and the Odomola community for their efforts, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Olohundare Jimoh, emphasized the importance of timely information, which led to the suspect’s apprehension.
Encouraging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, Jimoh reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
