The Kwara State Police Command has made several major arrests in its ongoing fight against crime, including a shocking case involving a man accused of digging up his relative’s grave to sell the skull for ritual purposes.

Speaking to journalists in Ilorin, the state capital, Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi revealed that the suspect, identified as Hamza Woru, was arrested in the Kaiama area while attempting to sell the human skull. Investigations showed that he allegedly exhumed the remains of a deceased family member for the act, while his accomplice is still on the run.

“This case has already been charged to court under the law prohibiting dealings in human parts,” the police commissioner confirmed.

The disturbing discovery is part of a wider crackdown on criminal activities across the state, which has also led to other significant breakthroughs.

In one operation, police intercepted a vehicle along Ajase-Ipo Road and discovered 98 rounds of live ammunition cleverly hidden inside a bag of garri. Authorities say the method was a deliberate attempt to avoid detection while transporting illegal weapons. Three suspects have been linked to the operation, with one reportedly paid ₦1.3 million to procure the ammunition.

In another case, two suspected cultists, Lukman Abdul-Salam (aka “Ijaya”) and Aliu Ismaila (aka “Gambia”),  were arrested in connection with a shop-breaking incident in the Odota area, where goods worth about ₦2.5 million were stolen. Although they denied the robbery, both admitted to being members of the Eiye confraternity, and an empty AK-47 magazine was recovered from their residence.

Police also arrested two more suspects in the Ganmo area, recovering a locally made shotgun and a live cartridge, while another individual is under investigation for suspected kidnapping activities after being caught with multiple suspicious items during a patrol.

Commissioner Adekimi emphasized that these successes are the result of intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other security agencies, adding that criminals will find no safe haven in the state.

He also urged residents to remain alert and support law enforcement by sharing useful information.

“Security is a collective responsibility,” he said. “Together, we can maintain peace and safety across Kwara State.”

The recent developments highlight both the growing sophistication of criminal activities and the intensified efforts by security agencies to stay ahead and protect citizens.