Police arrest six over unverified claims of stolen private organs in Ilorin 

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin 

Six persons have been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command for raising false alarm over alleged stolen private in Ilorin, the state capital.

The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ajayi Okasanmi, in a statement disclosed that three of such incidents were recorded in the Okeogun area of Tanke between Monday, July 17 and Thursday.

In the three alarms raised, the three alleged victims, all boys were taken to the hospital, tested, and were all found to have their private organs in perfect condition.

According to Okasanmi, the three accused persons were almost lynched if not for the quick intervention of policemen and people around them.

Okasanmi said: “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform and sensitize the good people of Kwara State in general and Tanke/Oke-Odo area in particular of the recent hullabaloo and attack by some unscrupulous elements who falsely accused members of the public of stealing their manhoods.

“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State, )Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, wishes to warn these evil ones to stop such fake private organ theft alarms or risk arrest and prosecution, while also advising members of the public to be wary of the antics of these fake alarmists and report any such incident to the police.

“This statement also seeks to remind the people that jungle justice is punishable by law; hence, the good people of Kwara State are advised to avoid involving in it, please.”