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Couple, three others caught with human parts in Ilorin
The Kwara State police command has arrested a couple, Mr. Azeez Yakub and Mrs. Salina Azeez with human parts in Ilorin, the state capital.
Also arrested are Isa Wasiu, Abubukar Isiaka and Soliu Yakub.
The five suspects were caught with three fresh human skulls, eight dry ones, several suspected human bones, a bunch of human hair and other items.
The items were recovered from a ritualist home by detectives.
Briefing the press on Friday, the Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fafowora Bolaji said: “Acting on intelligence available to the command about suspected ritual killings around Adewole area of Ilorin by some ritualists, detectives from the police command swooped on a building located at 20 Ole-Opa area of Aromaradu, Adewole Ilorin, and one Yakubu Azeez and four others were rounded up.
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“A search warrant was conducted in the building, 11 human skulls, several suspected human bones, a bunch of suspected human hair and other items were recovered.
“Investigation into the matter is ongoing, suspects will be charged to court after the conclusion of the investigation.”
According to reports, the suspect, who is notorious for dealing in human parts had been arrested several times in the past and released by the police.
The suspect was also said to have bought a brand new Sienna bus last Thursday where his friends were gathered in the house to pray and celebrate with him.
The building where the couple live and operate the human parts business has been pulled down by security officers. Other suspects who claim to be tenants, also live in that house.
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