Man arrested with human skull in Osun

By Isa Isawade

The Osun State Police Command have commenced investigation into a case involving alleged conspiracy, unlawful possession of a human skull, and misconduct with disregard to a corpse.

This was disclosed in a press statement released on Friday in Osogbo by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi.

According to the statement, “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 interrogation, the suspect allegedly implicated two other suspects identified as Ayeloja Lattef, ‘m; aged 40 years, and Azeez Rasheed, ‘m’ aged 50 years, as well as one Kunle Fatai, ‘m’ who is currently at large.

“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.

“Investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to apprehend the fleeing suspect. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the arrested suspects will be charged to court accordingly.”

The command reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining public confidence in the rule of law.