Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State have recovered a red cloth containing bones and other items suspected to be parts of a human corpse concealed among passengers’ luggage.

The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, on Sunday.

According to the statement, the driver of the vehicle, Kazeem Ayegbo, who was travelling from Lagos to Osogbo, was apprehended during a routine stop-and-search operation along the axis.

Osifeso said the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The statement partly read, “Operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol intercepted a commercial vehicle during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Guru Maharaji Village.

“A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a red cloth containing bones and other items suspected to be parts of a human corpse, concealed among the luggage.

“The driver, Kazeem Ayegbo (male), travelling from Lagos to Osogbo, was apprehended. Investigation has commenced to determine the origin and intended purpose of the recovered items, with investigative efforts extended beyond Oyo State to identify and apprehend all persons connected with the incident.”

The command assured residents of the state that the case was being handled with utmost professionalism and diligence.

It reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all offenders are brought to justice and urged members of the public to continue cooperating with the police by providing timely and credible information, noting that sustained public support remains vital to maintaining peace and security across the state.

Meanwhile, the police also confirmed a suspected murder incident at a construction site in the Iyana-Ajia area of Ibadan, which was reported at the Akanran Police Division.

Investigations revealed that a disagreement between two casual workers escalated into a violent confrontation.

Osifeso said, “During the altercation, Lawal Ibrahim (male), aged 22, allegedly stabbed Raimi Ige (male), aged 18, with a broken bottle, Inflicting fatal injuries. The victim later succumbed while being conveyed to the hospital.

“The suspect was arrested, and the corpse was deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital morgue for post-mortem examination.

“Given the nature of the offence, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Homicide Section, for discreet investigation, after which the suspect will be charged to court accordingly.”

The statement added that emergency situations could be reported through the Oyo State Call Response Centre toll-free line 615, or the Police Command control room on 08081768614 and 07055495413. (Sunday PUNCH)

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