Osun Police Recover Mutilated Teenager’s Remains, Arrest Suspect

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Saheed Babalola, over the alleged exhumation and mutilation of the remains of an 18-year-old girl in Feesu community, near Iwo, Osun State.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended after residents heard unusual noises around the burial site where the teenager had been laid to rest and went to investigate.

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The incident occurred on Monday, a day after the deceased was buried within the premises of Olomo Compound, Feesu, where she lived alongside the suspect.

According to reports, the teenager died under circumstances described as unnatural on Sunday, and her burial took place the same day.

Residents Apprehend Suspect At Burial Site

Babalola reportedly participated in the burial alongside other mourners before allegedly returning to the site in the early hours of the following day with two other individuals.

The three men allegedly exhumed the corpse and severed the victim’s head and wrist.

Their alleged activities attracted the attention of residents, who heard unusual sounds coming from the burial ground and went to investigate.

A resident, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said community members apprehended one of the suspects while the other two allegedly escaped.

“Three people came to perpetrate the act, but we were able to apprehend one of them, and he was handed over to the police,” the resident said.

The apprehended suspect was subsequently handed over to the police for investigation into the alleged desecration of the corpse.

Police Confirm Arrest, Recover Severed Remains

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Osun State Police Command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the incident, stating that Babalola had been arrested and was cooperating with investigators.

“The suspect and the deceased lived at the same address in Olomo Compound, Feesu, Iwo. The incident was reported to the police after residents discovered the alleged act.

“Police officers went to the scene, and the suspect, Saheed Babalola, was arrested,” the police spokesman said.

Ojelabi disclosed that operatives of the Iwo Police Division initially arrested Babalola before transferring him to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation.

According to the police spokesperson, investigators later discovered where the victim’s severed head and hand had been kept and recovered the remains.

“We were able to recover the head and the hand. The investigation is still ongoing. The police are continuing efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify other individuals allegedly involved,” he said.

The police said investigations were continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify other individuals allegedly involved.