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A 42-year-old man, Babalola Saheed, has been arrested by Osun state police command for alleged exhumation and mutilation of the corpse of 22-year-old Rukibat Babatunde.
The state police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, Thursday.
The police explained that the victim’s father reported her death on October 12, 2026, following a brief illness, saying she was buried the same day in accordance with Islamic rites at Olomo’s Compound in the Feesun area of Iwo.
However, the family was thrown into shock when the grave was reportedly dug up around 2:00 a.m, while the perpetrators severed the deceased’s head and left arm for reasons yet to be established.
Acting on the release, police operatives launched a thorough investigation, leading to the arrest of the principal suspect, Babalola Saheed.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to his involvement in the crime, and efforts are currently underway to apprehend two other suspects who are still at large,” the statement added.
The police confirmed that the severed head and left arm have been recovered and handed over to the victim’s father for a proper reburial, while cutlass allegedly used in the crime was recovered as an exhibit.
The arrested suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Meanwhile, the CP condemned the heinous act, assuring the public of a diligent investigation to bring all co-conspirators to justice.
The command has urged anyone with useful information regarding the incident or the whereabouts of the fleeing suspects to report to the nearest police station, while appealing for calm as the law takes its course.
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