MICHAEL AKINOLA
Police operatives from the Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos State, have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in dealing with human parts after they were caught with two fresh human hearts.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the suspects, Adebanjo Wasiu, Moshood Najimdeen and Segun Asunni, were arrested by the Police following a tip off over their alleged involvement in human trafficking in both Lagos and Ogun States.
This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Umma Ayuba, the new spokesperson for the zone, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects.
SP Ayuba stated: Operatives from the Zone 2 Police Command, responsible for Lagos and Ogun states, apprehended Moshood Najimdeen ‘m’ at his residence in the Oke-Ola area of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. During a search at his residence, two suspected human hearts were discovered.’
‘Upon interrogation, the suspect alleged that he paid N50,000.00 to Adebanjo Wasiu ‘m’, who he claimed helped him obtain the two human hearts while Adebanjo Wasiu ‘m’, in turn, implicated Segun Asunni ‘m’ as the source of the hearts,’ she explained.
SP Ayuba stated that an investigation into the alleged offence had commenced and the two suspected human hearts have been sent to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for thorough examination and confirmation.
She stated that investigation on the matter is ongoing and further findings will be communicated and the suspects will be prosecuted after the conclusion of investigations by the Police.
She stated that the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Ari Muhammad, has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly to the nearest Police formation in their locality.
She stated that the Zone 2 Police Command headquarters has reiterated the commitment of AIG Ari Muhammed Ali to ensure the safety of lives and property of residents in Lagos and Ogun States.