The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 25-year-old man, Samson Oghenebreme, for allegedly transporting human organs from Edo State to Lagos for ritual purposes.
According to a statement released by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the arrest was made by officers of the Odo-Noforija Division in the Odomola community, Epe.
“Operatives of Odo-Noforija Division have arrested one Samson Oghenebreme ‘m’ aged 25 in Odomola community, Epe, for being in possession of human organs.”
“he arrest, which occurred on April 25, 2025, followed credible information from members of the public about the suspicious movement of the suspect.”
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was transporting the organs from Edo State to a native doctor for the purpose of money-making rituals,” the statement read.
Authorities have since deposited the recovered human organs at the General Hospital in Epe for preservation.
The case has been handed over to the Edo State Police Command for continued investigation and prosecution.
In his reaction, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, lauded both the operatives and the Odomola community for their vigilance and timely action.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, commended the swift response of the operatives and the vigilance of the Odomola community.
He emphasized the importance of timely information sharing, which played a vital role in the prompt apprehension of the suspect,” Hundeyin said.
The police boss further encouraged citizens to remain alert and report unusual activities in their surroundings.
“CP Jimoh urges all residents of Lagos State to remain watchful and report any suspicious activities or individuals to the nearest police station.”
“He assures the public that the Command remains fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of lives and property across the state,” he added.
