Osun police arrest 42-year-old suspect over alleged grave desecration in Iwo

The Osun State Police Command has paraded a suspected ritualist, Babalola Saheed, who was arrested over grave desecration in Iwo.

The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi  disclosed this in a press release on Thursday, October 15, 2027.

Security officers confirmed that the suspect, who lived on the identical deal with, allegedly focused the burial web site through the early hours of Monday morning. Vigilant neighbours alerted authorities after noticing uncommon sounds coming from the premises, resulting in the suspect being caught on the scene

“The Osun State Police Command has arrested one Babalola Saheed ‘m’ aged 42yrs in connection with the alleged exhumation and mutilation of the corpse of a 22-year-old late Rukibat Babatunde ‘f’, in Iwo, Osun State” the statement read.

“According to the report, on twelfth October 2026, the complainant reported the d3ath of his daughter, Rukibat Babatunde, following a short sickness.

“The deceased was subsequently buried in accordance with Islamic rites on the same day at Olomo’s Compound, Feesun area, Iwo.

“However, the complainant was reportedly distressed to find that the grave had been dug up at about 0200 hours, and the deceased’s head and left arm had been severed by some people for causes but to be established.

“Upon receipt of the report, police operatives commenced a thorough investigation, which led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Babalola Saheed.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to his involvement within the incident, whereas efforts are ongoing to apprehend two different suspects who’re at present at massive.

“The severed head and left arm of the deceased have been recovered and released to the deceased father for reburial in accordance with the family’s religious rites.

“The cutlass allegedly utilized in severing the physique components was additionally recovered as an exhibit. The arrested suspect can be charged earlier than a reliable courtroom, whereas efforts is intensified to arrest different accomplices at massive.

“The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Ibrahim Zungura, psc (+), mnips, has condemned the act and warranted members of the general public that the Command will pursue the investigation diligently to make sure that all individuals linked with the incident are delivered to justice.

“The Command urges members of the public who may have useful information concerning the incident or the whereabouts of the fleeing suspects to report to the nearest police station. Members of the public are also advised to remain calm and allow the law to take its course.”