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Confession: Osun Herbalist Reveals Devil’s Influence in Tragic Murder of Friend
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Ganiyu Kehinde, a herbalist residing in Oba-Oke, Osun State, recently apprehended by law enforcement for the murder of his friend, Emmanuel Collins, has disclosed that he committed the gruesome act under the sway of dark forces, with the intention of obtaining human body parts for money-making rituals.
Kehinde, one of several suspects apprehended for various offenses and showcased by the police at the Osun Command’s headquarters in Osogbo, provided chilling details of the incident.
Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson for the Osun Police Command, outlined the case, stating that a report was filed at the Oke-Odo Division in Osogbo regarding the killing of a 35-year-old Ghanaian national, Collins, by an unidentified assailant.
“Following the report, police detectives swiftly launched an investigation, leading to the arrest of Kehinde Ganiyu, a close associate of the deceased. Kehinde admitted to the brutal crime, revealing that on the night of July 9, 2024, around 9:00 pm, he entered the residence of the ailing victim while he was asleep.
“He confessed to fatally stabbing Collins with a kitchen knife and extracting his throat. Subsequently, he dried the throat for three days before burning it in a clay pot alongside ritualistic items at a site known as Igbo Imese in the Aiwosi Area of Oba-Oke village. The ashes were then mixed with soap to create a money ritual substance (OSOLE).
“Kehinde took full responsibility for the heinous act, claiming to have acted alone. The investigation is ongoing, and pending its completion, the suspect will face legal charges,” Opalola remarked.
During interactions with journalists, Kehinde, self-identifying as an herbalist, confessed to the murder, asserting that he utilized the victim’s throat in the creation of a money ritual soap.
In a remorseful confession, the self-proclaimed herbalist stated, “The deceased was my friend. I cannot explain what came over me. I found him unwell, and in a moment of madness, I attacked and killed him for a money ritual. The devil influenced me to commit this heinous act of taking my friend’s life for material gain. After the murder, I extracted his throat and used it to concoct a money ritual soap, as I have done in the past for four individuals involved in internet fraud. The devil led me astray.”
Another individual paraded was 22-year-old Effiong Saviour from Ipetumodu, who allegedly assaulted a woman with a cutlass, robbed her of her handbag containing a phone, GTB ATM card, and N6,000, and inflicted machete wounds on her.
Emphasizing the seriousness of these crimes, Opalola warned that all suspects would face legal proceedings once the investigations into their offenses were completed. She urged residents to promptly provide any information that could help prevent criminal activities in the community.
The Nigerian Navy said its operatives attached to its frontline base, the NNS BEECROFT has rescued five persons attempting to travel out of Nigeria through illegal means.
The Commander of the NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams Aliu said the suspected stowaways were rescued rescued from the merchant vessel, MT CHINAFRIE HAPPINESS, which was travelling to India from the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos.
Commodore Adams Aliu said the men were handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal migration and strengthen maritime security.
According to the Nigerian Navy, the five men were discovered on Wednesday, June 17, concealed inside the rudder compartment of the vessel, explaining that a stowaway is a person who secretly boards a vessel with the intention of travelling illegally to another country without authorisation.
The suspects were safely evacuated by naval personnel and taken to NNS BEECROFT for preliminary investigation and profiling.
He said initial investigations identified the suspects as Segun Samuel Boyewa (31), Kingsley Chukwu (43), Joseph Judge (33), Moses Aletor (24), and Abdullahi Danlami (31).
Further findings revealed that the suspects had boarded MT CHINAFRIE HAPPINESS while it was berthed at Tin Can Island Port, intending to travel illegally to India.
The Navy said the handover to the Nigeria Immigration Service underscores the sustained collaboration among security agencies in addressing illegal migration and enhancing safety within Nigeria’s maritime domain.
The Commanding Officer of NNS BEECROFT urged parents, guardians and community leaders to discourage young people from engaging in dangerous and unlawful attempts to board seagoing vessels in pursuit of irregular migration.
He reaffirmed the commitment of NNS BEECROFT to fulfilling the mission of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, by maintaining a highly motivated and professional naval force capable of safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime interests, supporting joint operations, defending national sovereignty, and contributing to internal security.
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, has assured residents that a commercial area in the state remains safe following a bomb explosion suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device, which triggered brief panic in the area.
Tijani gave the assurance on Monday, June 22, 2026 while addressing journalists at the scene of the incident at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin, following a comprehensive sweep by security operatives.
According to him, the police received information about an explosion and immediately deployed Explosive Ordnance Disposal operatives to cordon off and secure the area.
“We promptly deployed our EOD team after receiving reports of an explosion. The area was cordoned off and thoroughly searched,” he said.
He explained that preliminary findings indicated that the explosion was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device planted under a vehicle.
Tijani said the device was placed beneath the passenger side of the vehicle and detonated when the engine was started.
“The IED was under the vehicle by the passenger side. It exploded when the vehicle was started,” he said.
According to him, one person sustained injuries in the incident and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
He said that the victim was in a stable condition.
The commissioner added that after a detailed sweep by EOD experts, no additional explosive devices were discovered in the area.
The police commissioner urged members of the public, especially residents and traders in the affected commercial area, to remain calm and resume normal activities.
He also stated that remnants of the explosive device had been recovered and taken for forensic examination as investigations continued.
The CP urged residents to remain calm and disregard rumours suggesting widespread insecurity in Lagos, describing these as false and misleading.
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Fortunately, no lives were lost as the structure was empty at the time of the incident.
All construction workers on site were confirmed safe, and no injuries or casualties were recorded.
Authorities are yet to determine the cause of the collapse, while concerns have been raised over construction standards and structural safety in the area.
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