Horror in Osun as suspects exhume, mutilate woman’s corpse

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Babalola Saheed, over the alleged exhumation and mutilation of the corpse of a 22-year-old woman, Rukibat Babatunde, in Iwo, Osun State.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura.

According to the statement, the deceased’s father reported her death to the police on October 12, 2026, following a brief illness. She was buried the same day in accordance with Islamic rites at Olomo’s Compound in the Feesun area of Iwo.

However, the family was thrown into shock when the grave was reportedly exhumed at about 2:00 a.m.

The perpetrators allegedly severed the deceased’s head and left arm for reasons that are yet to be established.

Following the report, police operatives launched a thorough investigation into the incident, which led to the arrest of the principal suspect, Saheed.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to his involvement in the crime, and efforts are currently underway to apprehend two other suspects who are still at large,” the statement read.

The police said the severed head and left arm had been recovered and handed over to the deceased’s father for proper reburial.

The cutlass allegedly used in committing the crime was also recovered as an exhibit.

The command assured that the arrested suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police condemned the incident, describing it as a heinous act, and assured the public that a diligent investigation would be conducted to ensure that all those involved were brought to justice.

The command urged anyone with useful information about the incident or the whereabouts of the fleeing suspects to report to the nearest police station.

It also appealed to residents to remain calm and allow the law to take its course.