Police in Osun State have taken Saheed Babalola into custody after he was identified as a suspected ritualist accused of exhuming and mutilating the corpse of his 18‑year‑old neighbour.
The arrest was announced by the Osun State police command, which said Babalola is being held while investigators verify the allegations and gather forensic evidence from the scene.
Osun State, located in southwestern Nigeria, has periodically faced reports of ritual‑related crimes, prompting law‑enforcement agencies to monitor such activities closely.
The victim, an 18‑year‑old resident of the neighbourhood, was reportedly found after the alleged disturbance of his burial site, leading to community outrage and calls for swift justice.
Police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward, emphasizing that the investigation remains ongoing and that due process will be observed throughout the legal proceedings.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>