- · Recover severed head, other body parts, cutlass
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Babalola Saheed, in connection with the exhumation and mutilation of the corpse of a 22-year-old woman in Iwo, Osun State.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the incident followed the death of Rukibat Babatunde on October 12, 2026, after a brief illness.
The deceased was buried the same day in accordance with Islamic rites at Olomo’s Compound, Feesun area of Iwo.
However, the deceased’s father, who lodged the complaint, was said to have been left distressed after discovering that the grave had been dug up with the deceased’s head and left arm severed by unknown persons.
Upon receiving the report, police operatives launched a thorough investigation that led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Babalola Saheed.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to his involvement in the incident. The police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend two other suspects currently at large.
The severed head and left arm of the deceased have been recovered and released to the father for reburial in line with the family’s religious rites. A cutlass allegedly used in severing the body parts was also recovered as an exhibit.
The statement noted that the arrested suspect will be charged before a competent court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Ibrahim Zungura, condemned the act and assured members of the public that the command would pursue the investigation diligently to ensure that all persons connected with the incident are brought to justice.
The command urged members of the public with useful information about the incident or the whereabouts of the fleeing suspects to report to the nearest police station, while advising residents to remain calm and allow the law to take its course.