The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Hamza Woru, for the unlawful possession of a human skull.
The arrest followed an attempted sale of the remains, which led operatives to uncover a violated grave in the Kaiama Local Government Area.
The investigation began after the Kaiama Division received a complaint backed by intelligence indicating an attempt to traffic human parts.
The suspect allegedly contacted a complainant via phone to arrange a meeting at an agreed location. He reportedly arrived later with an accomplice identified as Abubakar, where they allegedly proposed the sale of a human skull.
The complainant played along and immediately alerted the police. This led to a swift operation and the arrest of Hamza Woru, though his accomplice managed to flee and remains at large. The human skull was recovered at the scene as an exhibit.
Further investigations revealed that the suspects had traveled to Shirigweria, Kaiama, where they allegedly exhumed the remains of a female relative of Woru-who had been buried in January 2026-to remove her skull.
The Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, confirmed the development and noted that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
He assured the public that Woru will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation, in line with relevant provisions of the law.
The command also urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies for swift action.