Operatives of the federal freeway patrol on the Lagos–Ibadan expressway in Oyo state have recovered a pink fabric containing bones and objects suspected to be components of a human corpse hid amongst passengers’ baggage.
Adewale Osifeso, spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, disclosed the event in an announcement issued in Ibadan on Sunday.
Osifeso mentioned the motive force of the business car, Kazeem Ayegbo, travelling from Lagos to Osogbo, was apprehended throughout a routine stop-and-search operation.
A part of the assertion learn: “Operatives of the federal freeway patrol intercepted a business car throughout a routine stop-and-search operation alongside the Lagos–Ibadan expressway close to Guru Maharaji Village.
“A search of the car led to the restoration of a pink fabric containing bones and different objects suspected to be components of a human corpse, hid among the many baggage. The driving force, Kazeem Ayegbo (male), travelling from Lagos to Osogbo, was apprehended.”
Osifeso mentioned investigations had commenced to find out the origin and supposed function of the recovered objects.
“Investigative efforts have been prolonged past Oyo state to establish and apprehend all individuals related with the incident,” he mentioned.
He added that the suspect can be charged to court docket upon the conclusion of investigations.
The command assured residents that the case was being dealt with with professionalism and diligence.
Osifeso reiterated the police’s dedication to making sure all offenders are delivered to justice and urged the general public to proceed offering credible data.
