A 25-year-old suspect, Samson Oghenebreme, found at Odomola Community, Epe, has been arrested by operatives of Odo-Noforija Division in Lagos State Police Command, for allegedly being in possession of human organs.
The arrest was made on April 25, following the receipt of credible information from members of the public about the suspicious movement of the suspect, the Command’s spokesman, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed in a statement on Friday, May 9.
Thenewsbearer gathered that the suspect was transporting the organs from Edo state to a native doctor for the purpose of money making rituals.
The PPRO said that the recovered human organs had been deposited at the General Hospital, Epe, for preservation, while the case had been transferred to Edo State Police Command for continuation of investigation and prosecution.
Commending commended the swift response of the operatives and the vigilance of the Odomola community, the Commissioner of Police, Moshood Olohundare Jimoh, stressed the importance of timely information sharing, which played a vital role in apprehending the suspect.
CP Jimoh urged all residents of Lagos State to remain watchful and report any suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station.
He assured the public that the Command remains fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across the state.
