Shocking! Man Caught With 8 Human Skulls on His Way to Native Doctor in Osogbo

 

In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, a 37-year-old man identified as Yusuf Adenoyin was arrested while transporting eight human skulls in a sack disguised as a bag of garri. The arrest occurred on Monday, June 10, 2024, during a routine security check by officers of the Police Safer Highway Patrol along the Isua/Epinmi road in Ondo State.

Yusuf, a native of Kogi State, was traveling in a Nissan saloon car en route to Akure when police officers stopped the vehicle for inspection. As the officers began searching the luggage, Yusuf attempted to flee the scene, arousing suspicion. He was quickly chased down and apprehended.

Upon opening his bag, officers made a horrific discovery: eight dried human skulls, fresh human flesh, and charms, all tightly packed in a sack hidden beneath cassava flakes (garri). The gruesome find left everyone in shock.

His Chilling Confession

During interrogation, Yusuf admitted he was transporting the skulls to Osogbo, Osun State, for delivery to a native doctor known as Opeifa. Even more shocking, he revealed that this was not his first time. According to him, he had previously delivered seven skulls—four on the first trip and three on the second.

He claimed desperation led him into the trade. His mother, he said, is critically ill, and he needed ₦2 million to cover her medical bills. Once a trader of palm oil and cashew nuts, Yusuf turned to the black market of human remains because it was “more profitable.” He further disclosed that he sourced the skulls from a man named Ismaila, who allegedly exhumed them from cemeteries, while the fresh flesh in his bag included a dog’s heart bought in Ibilo.

Police Respond Swiftly

The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Abayomi Oladipo, paraded the suspect in Akure and confirmed the recovery of the human remains. “We found eight decayed human skulls and other suspicious parts in his bag. This is a deeply troubling case, and investigations are ongoing,” Oladipo said.

Police are now on the hunt for Ismaila and the native doctor Opeifa, who are currently on the run.

Outrage and Fear Among Residents

The news of this incident has sparked outrage and fear across the state. Many residents are demanding immediate government action to clamp down on ritual killings and the trafficking of human body parts.

“This evil is getting out of hand,” said one concerned resident. “These native doctors and their clients must face harsh punishments. The law must be stronger.”

Others questioned the source of the skulls, fearing a larger ritual network might be operating underground. Are these remains exhumed from burial sites, or were people murdered for rituals?

A Growing National Crisis

Sadly, this is not an isolated case. Similar incidents have been reported across Nigeria. In 2023, police in Ibadan arrested two individuals with a fresh human skull. In the same year, a grandmother and a prophet in Ondo were caught for killing a day-old baby for rituals.

These crimes point to a dangerous trend, one that many say needs urgent intervention at both the state and federal levels.

🧠 What Should Be Done?

As public pressure mounts, the question remains:

• Should native doctors be banned altogether?

• Should there be harsher penalties for anyone caught dealing in human parts?

• And how can Nigeria protect its cemeteries, families, and communities from this gruesome trade?

Let us know what you think in the comments. It’s time for a national conversation — and concrete action.