Two suspects are now in the net of the Osun State Police Command for alleged possession of human hair and flesh.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Command, SP Yemisi Opalola, on Friday.
Opalola said the suspects were arrested on Thursday in Ijebu Jesa, Osun State.
She said: “At about 9.30a.m, the police received a distress call from Oke Ana Area, on the Iwaraja Erimo Road, by members of the community of an offensive odour from the bush in their community.
“This prompted the police, led by the DPO of Ijebu Jesa Division to comb the bush and one Ojo Gbadebo and Babatunde Hamsat (both male) were arrested.
“Upon the arrest of these suspects, it was discovered in the bag that one of the suspects, was carrying; contained human hair and flesh.
“Both suspects and the exhibits recovered are presently at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation.”