Osun Police Apprehend Three Suspects for Human Skull Recovery

The Osun State Police Command has announced the apprehension of three individuals implicated in the alleged possession of a human skull. The skull was reportedly exhumed from a family burial site within the state. According to a statement released on Friday by the command's Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the incident came to light on June 17, when a resident filed a report.

The complainant informed authorities that on June 15, while visiting the grave of his deceased elder brother at their family compound, he discovered the grave had been disturbed. Unidentified persons had reportedly interfered with the burial site and taken the skull of the departed.

Following this report, police operatives initiated an immediate investigation. Acting on reliable intelligence, officers successfully arrested a suspect identified as Ogunsola Ojo, a 40-year-old male. Ojelabi detailed the initial report, stating, “On 17th June 2026 at about 08:30 hours, 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, Ogunsola Ojo reportedly named three other individuals: Ayeloja Lattef, Azeez Rasheed, and one Kunle Fatai. Fatai is currently evading arrest. A subsequent search operation conducted at Kunle Fatai’s residence led to a significant discovery. The suspected human skull was found hidden inside an uncompleted building situated next to his house.

The command further confirmed the discovery, adding, “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.”

PRO Ojelabi indicated that investigations are ongoing to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and to locate and apprehend the suspect still at large. The arrested individuals are expected to face charges in court once the investigation concludes.