Police in Oyo State have arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly transporting eight human skulls along the Ibadan-Lagos expressway.
The suspect, identified as Yusuf Adenoyin, was apprehended by the Police Safer Highway Patrol at a checkpoint. According to the command, the arrest followed a routine stop and search operation.
Officers said Adenoyin claimed he was moving the skulls from Ibadan in Oyo State to Osun State for a native doctor. The incident is currently under investigation.
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The Oyo State Police Command has not released further details as inquiries continue. Authorities said the case will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
Police urged the public to remain calm and to report suspicious movements to security agencies.
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