Three people have been detained by the Westen Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps, in Osun for their involvement in the ritualistic removal of body parts and the exhumation of corpses from graves.This is stated in a statement provided to newsmen in Osogbo on Tuesday by Mr. Adeniyi Brown, the Corps' spokesperson in Osun.
Brown stated that Amotekun agents in Iwo apprehended the suspects, a 43-year-old auto mechanic, a 56-year-old driver, and a native doctor.
As to his statement, the offenders were captured after receiving information about their heinous deeds.
According to a corps spokesman, during questioning, the suspects confessed that they exhume bodies from graves and sell the body parts for rituals that generate money.
He said that retired Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, the state's Amotekun Commander, had ordered that the suspects be turned over to the police so that they could be looked into and charged further.
According to Brown, the corps commander urged locals to report any suspicious activity to security services and to be more aware of their surroundings.
Adewinmbi remarked, "Please always say something when you see something."