The Odo-Noforija Police Division in Lagos has arrested a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, for illegally possessing human organs in the Odomola community, Epe.
The suspect was apprehended on April 25, 2025, following a tip-off from vigilant residents who noticed his suspicious activities. Preliminary investigations revealed that Oghenebreme was allegedly transporting the organs from Edo State to deliver them to a native doctor for money rituals.
The recovered human body parts have been deposited at Epe General Hospital, while the case has been transferred to the Edo State Police Command for further investigation.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, commended the community’s vigilance and urged residents to report suspicious activities promptly. He emphasized that timely intelligence is crucial in fighting crime.
This arrest has raised concerns over the rising cases of ritual killings in Nigeria, prompting calls for stricter laws against such heinous acts.
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