Dead bodies no longer resting in peace in Ogun community, residents lament

By Damilola Ajibola

Residents of Ipokia Community have cried out to say that dead bodies are no longer resting in peace in the community, as suspected ritualists harvested no fewer than 40 skulls in two months.

News Contact Online gathered that the development had thrown the community into confusion, over which grave would be harvested.

A resident, Elder Samuel Adeyemi, said that two graves within his compound were dug by the hoodlums, who were reported to have taken two skulls away.

He said, “Dead bodies are no longer safe in Ipokia because some people want to become billionaires overnight. Please help us.”

While calling on all security agencies in the community to ensure that those perpetrating the heinous act are brought to book.

Another resident who does not want his name mentioned in print said that other human parts are equally harvested by the suspected ritualists.

He said, “They sneak into people’s compounds, dig the grave and remove the skull and any other parts they need. They will do it in a manner residents won’t wake up to know there is anything going on around them. 

“You will just wake up in the morning to see that the grave in your compound has been dug and the skull removed. But nobody has been arrested since two months ago when this aberration started.”

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said he was yet to be briefed about the incident, promising to contact the Ipokia Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for details.