Police Arrest Self-Proclaimed Islamic Cleric with Suspected Human Flesh
- Oyo police arrest an alleged Islamic cleric after suspected human flesh was found during a stop-and-search on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
- The suspect, Alfa Bashiru, admitted buying the item in Lagos and has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku
- Forensic experts are examining the substance to confirm whether it is human tissue, as investigations into possible ritual activity continue
The Oyo state police command has arrested a man identified as Alfa Bashiru after suspected human flesh was found in his possession during a highway patrol stop.
The incident occurred along the Toll Gate section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday morning.
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Oyo police probe suspected human flesh discovery
According to a statement posted on the command’s official X handle, a Federal Highway Patrol team was conducting a routine stop-and-search when they intercepted a white bus with registration number XA 551 IRG.
During the inspection, officers discovered an item believed to be human flesh, with one of the passengers later identified as Bashiru, an Islamic cleric.
The statement said that the suspect admitted during questioning that he purchased the item in Lagos.
“The suspect claimed to have purchased the item in Lagos, and he has since been transferred to the Homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Iyaganku for further inquiry,” the police said.
Highway patrol arrests cleric over ritual item
Authorities confirmed that both the suspect and the exhibit have been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation. Forensic experts are examining the substance to determine whether it is indeed human tissue and to trace its origin.
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The discovery has reignited public concern over ritual-related crimes involving human parts despite repeated crackdowns by security agencies.
Police described the development as a “critical discovery” and said the outcome of the forensic analysis will guide further legal action.
Cases of suspected ritual activity continue to surface across parts of Nigeria. In October 2024, Lagos police arrested three suspects during a similar stop-and-search operation on Otedola Bridge, where human tongues were allegedly recovered.
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Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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