The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 10 suspected human parts merchants following months of intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and monitoring of their activities in Iseyin and Saki areas of the state.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit during an intelligence-led operation carried out at their various hideouts.
The suspects were identified as Adam Ibrahim, 42; Nasiru Kabiru, 22; Tijani Wasiu, 54; Abiola Nasiru, 45; Amusa Gbadamosi, 57; Raheem Taofeek, 46; Jimoh Muritala, 35; Suleiman Busari, 47; Ganiyu Nurudeen, 36; and Usman Abdullahi, 52.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the operation followed several months of painstaking intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and close monitoring of the suspects.
The police said searches conducted at the suspects’ hideouts after their arrest led to the recovery of several suspected human parts, including one suspected human heart, human flesh, pieces of human skull and assorted charms.
The recovered exhibits, according to the Command, have been secured for forensic examination as investigation continues.
The police further disclosed that during interrogation, the suspects allegedly confessed to their various involvement in the illicit trade in human parts for different ritual purposes.
They are said to be assisting investigators in unraveling the source and procurement of the recovered human parts, as well as their intended use.
The Command added that efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the alleged syndicate.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, PSC, mnips, commended the operatives for what he described as a painstaking intelligence-led operation.
CP Olugbenga assured residents that the Command remained committed to ridding Oyo State of criminal elements and protecting the sanctity of human life.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide the police with credible information that could assist in preventing and detecting criminal activities across the state.
The Command advised residents to contact the Oyo State Call Response Centre on toll-free line 615, or the Police Command Control Room on 08081768614 and 07055495413 in case of emergencies.
The statement was signed by DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Command, and dated August 15, 2026.
