Police arrest Islamic cleric with human parts in Ondo

The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested an Islamic cleric, Oluwafemi Idris for unlawful possession of human parts.

The command, in a statement on Sunday by its Spokesperson, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, said human hands, three kidneys, three hearts, spine and tongue were found in the suspect’s house in the Akoko area of the state.

“The Police got an intel from a reliable source in January 2024, that one Idris popularly known as Alfa in his area kept human parts in his house and intends to use it for ritual purposes.

“The Police swung into action and apprehended the suspect.

“A search was conducted in his house at Akoko and the following human parts were found in his possession: human hands, three kidneys, three hearts, spine and tongue.

“The suspect claimed he is an Islamic cleric and some of the human parts were supplied by his friend, an Alhaji, who is also a cleric and one Samuel Kutelu, while he supplied one Babatunde Kayode (an Oluawo) 3 human heads.

“The said Oluawo and Babatunde Kayode have been arrested.
“Effort is on to arrest the other cleric who he claim sourced the human parts for him,” the command said.