The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the unlawful possession of human parts and armed robbery.
The arrests were confirmed in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, on Saturday, February 20, 2026.
Ayanlade disclosed that one suspect, Garuba Aminu, 20, was apprehended for unlawful possession of a suspected human part in the Commercial Oroki area of Oyo. Aminu, disguised as a scavenger, was spotted by vigilant members of the community due to his unusual movements and behavior.
The police intervened before an angry mob could take action, and Aminu was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation.
The statement read, “Oyo State Police command wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of one Garuba Aminu, ‘M’, aged 20 years, for unlawful possession of a suspected human part. On 20th February, 2026 at about 8:00 a.m., the suspect, who disguised as a scavenger at the Commercial Oroki area of Oyo, was strongly suspected by vigilant members of the community due to his strange movements and conduct. Upon receipt of the report, a Police joint patrol team, in collaboration with other security partners, swiftly rushed to the scene where an angry mob had gathered with intent to lynch the suspect. The suspect has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Additionally, two other suspects, Elijah Teejay, 21, and Ottu Emmanuel, 33, were arrested in the Elebu area of Ibadan in connection with armed robbery. During the arrest, officers recovered two toy pistols and illicit drugs from the suspects, which were secured as evidence. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to multiple acts of robbery along Elebu-Oja, off Alao-Akala Expressway, and other locations within and outside Oyo State.
The statement further noted, “The Oyo State Police Command wishes to inform the public of a successful operation following credible intelligence received from vigilant citizens regarding the activities of hoodlums who allegedly rob unsuspecting members of the public along Elebu-Oja, off Alao-Akala Expressway, Ibadan. During the patrol, two suspects identified as Elijah Teejay ‘M’, 21 years, and Ottu Emmanuel ‘M’, 33 years, were arrested. A search conducted on their person and belongings led to the recovery of two (2) toy pistols and some illicit drugs, which were immediately secured as exhibits for investigation. The swift response of the operatives prevented potential escalation of criminal activity and safeguarded the community. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to multiple acts of robbery along the aforementioned axis and other locations within and outside Oyo State.”
The police thanked members of the community for their vigilance and urged continued cooperation to curb criminal activities across Oyo State.