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September 18, 2025 by Segun Showunmi, Ibadan
The Oyo Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an Islamic Cleric, simply identified as Alfa Basiru with items suspected to be human flesh at Ibadan Toll gate end of Lagos expressway.
The team of the Command also recovered a Toyota Camry car abandoned by the owner who allegedly took to his heels during the search on the expressway.
The spokesman of the Command, Adewale Osifeso confirmed the arrest of the cleric and the recovery of the car on the verified X handle of the Command on Thursday.
He said he was arrested during a stop and search operation the Federal Highway Patrol Team on Ibadan bound Lagos bus with registration number XA 561 IRG bus at Ibadan Toll gate end.
Osifeso said the case has been transfered to the homicide section of the Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku for further investigation.
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He added that forensic analysis would be carried out on the seized item to determine the content.
In another development, Osifeso confirmed recovery of a Toyota Camry abandoned by the owner during a search.
He stated that police operatives flagged down the said car during a search while the driver in the process took to his heels to escape arrest.
“The car has been taken into custody by the Command while members of the public with legitimate claims to the vehicle are urged to come forward with verifiable documents or contact the Police Command.”
Osifeso said the operations were not exaggerated security theatrics, but real and deliberate measures to maintain law and order and as well as ensuring the safety of residents and travellers within Oyo State.
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