Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol have recovered items suspected to be parts of a human corpse during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State.
The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan.
According to the police, a commercial vehicle travelling from Lagos to Osogbo was intercepted near Guru Maharaji Village. A thorough search of the vehicle reportedly led to the discovery of a red cloth containing bones and other items suspected to be human remains, concealed among passengers’ luggage.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Kazeem Ayegbo, was immediately apprehended. Police said investigations had commenced to determine the origin and intended purpose of the recovered items, with investigative efforts extended beyond Oyo State to identify and arrest other individuals connected to the incident.
Ayanlade disclosed that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. He assured residents that the case was being handled with professionalism and diligence, reiterating the command’s commitment to bringing all offenders to justice.
The police also urged members of the public to continue supporting law enforcement agencies by providing timely and credible information, noting that public cooperation remains critical to sustaining peace and security in the state.
Meanwhile, the command also confirmed a separate suspected murder incident at a construction site in the Iyana-Ajia area of Ibadan, which was reported at the Akanran Police Division.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a disagreement between two casual workers escalated into a violent confrontation. Police spokesman Adewale Osifeso said that during the altercation, Lawal Ibrahim, 22, allegedly stabbed Raimi Ige, 18, with a broken bottle, inflicting fatal injuries.
The victim reportedly died while being rushed to the hospital. The suspect was arrested, while the deceased’s body was deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.
Given the gravity of the offence, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Homicide Section, for discreet investigation. Police said the suspect would be charged to court after investigations are concluded.
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