A man, Yusuf Adenoyin, has been arrested for being in possession of eight human skulls in Isua, the headquarters of the Akoko South-East Local Government of Ondo State.
The state Police spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, said police personnel attached to the Police Safer Highway Patrol at the Isua/Epinmi checkpoint arrested the suspect.
Odunlami said, while a vehicle was being searched at a checkpoint, the suspect tried to escape but the police chased and arrested him.
The police spokespon his arrest, his luggage was searched and eight dry human skulls, fresh human flesh, and charms were found in a wrapped polythene bag concealed in a garri sack he was travelling with.
“The suspect, Yusuf Adenoyin, 31 years old, stated that he was going to supply the items to herbalists. He also confessed to having supplied seven human skulls before he was arrested.”
She said an investigation was ongoing to apprehend other accomplices, adding that three other persons were arrested for involving in robbery activities in Akure, the state capital.
