Monday, February 23 2026 - A 20-year-old suspect, Garuba Aminu, was saved from being lynched by the mob and taken into custody by operatives of the Oyo State Police Command after a suspected human leg was found in his possession.
It was gathered that the suspect, who
disguised as a scavenger at the commercial Oroki area of Oyo, was arrested at
about 8 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Olayinka
Ayanlade, who confirmed the incident said vigilant members of the community had
noticed the strange movements and conduct of the suspect.
“Acting promptly and responsibly, concerned
residents subjected him to a search, during which a cut lower right leg
suspected to be a human part was discovered inside a large sack containing
waste plastic bottles in his possession," the PPRO said.
“Upon receipt of the report, a police joint
patrol team, in collaboration with other security partners, swiftly rushed to
the scene where an angry mob had gathered with the intent to lynch the suspect.
“The team professionally dispersed the mob and
rescued him from imminent harm, while the suspected human part was recovered as
an exhibit and secured for forensic and investigative purposes.
“The suspect has since been transferred to the
State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation
to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident."
The Command, which appreciated the
Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, for strengthening proactive
policing and community partnership across the country, also commended the
vigilant members of the public whose alertness and timely action led to the
detection and arrest of the suspect.
This, it said, underscores the importance of
community participation in crime prevention and control.
The Command enjoined residents to remain
vigilant and security conscious at all times and promptly report suspicious
persons or activities to the nearest police formation.
It, however, cautioned them against taking
laws into their own hands or engaging in mob action, as such acts are unlawful
and capable of obstructing justice.
The Command
reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, assuring the
public of further updates as the investigation progresses.
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