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Operatives of Osun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, have apprehended three suspects for exhuming corpses from graves and removing the body parts for ritual purposes.
The Amotekun spokesperson, Mr. Adeniyi Brown, disclosed this in a statement, on Tuesday.
Brown identified the suspects as 43-year-old automobile mechanic, 56-year-old driver and a native doctor.
“Acting on intelligence reports, Amotekun operatives apprehended the suspects in Iwo. During questioning, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the gruesome act, claiming they exhumed the bodies and sold the parts for money-making rituals.
“The Amotekun Commander in the state, retired Brig. Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, had directed that the suspects should be transferred to the police for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.
Adewinmbi urged Osun residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security agencies.
He emphasised the importance of community participation in ensuring security by reporting unusual occurrences.