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A 25-year-old man was arrested in Epe, Lagos, with fresh human organs allegedly meant for ritual purposes. The case has been transferred to the Edo police, as Nigerians raise alarm over deepening fears around ritual-linked crimes.

  • Samson Oghenebreme, 25, was caught with human parts in Odomola, Epe, following a tip-off.
  • Police say the organs were en route to a native doctor in Edo State for suspected money rituals.
  • Lagos police have transferred the case to the Edo Command; investigation is ongoing.
Residents of Epe say they’re traumatised by the discovery and fear their community is becoming a hotspot for ritual-related crime. “We acted fast because it could have been any of us,” said one resident.

The incident underscores growing public concern about ritual killings. Will stronger community-police collaboration help prevent more tragedies like this?