A 43-year-old man, Idowu Ashafa, was arrested in the early hours of Friday, April 17, 2026, in Igbesa, Ogun State, after police discovered fresh human remains in his possession. The arrest occurred during a routine patrol led by Divisional Police Officer CSP Solotan K. Owolabi, who intercepted Ashafa carrying a suspicious nylon bag. Upon inspection, officers found a human head, two palms, and other body parts believed to have been exhumed from a grave in Ido Itekun Village. According to Police Public Relations Officer DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, Ashafa confessed to digging up the remains for ritual purposes. The implements used in the grave desecration were recovered at the scene. DSP Babaseyi stated the remains were intended for a wealth-enhancement ritual, a practice that has persisted in the area despite ongoing police efforts. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation. Authorities are probing whether Ashafa acted alone or is linked to a broader network involved in trafficking human remains.
Idowu Ashafa was caught with a fresh human head and two palms, yet claims he acted for clients seeking ritual gains, exposing how grave desecration thrives in plain sight. The police recovered tools used in the exhumation, confirming premeditation, but no client names or locations were disclosed despite the suspect's confession. Igbesa residents live with the knowledge that their dead are not safe, even in burial. The investigation's focus on a lone suspect rings hollow while those funding such acts remain untouched.
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