The Ogun state police command has apprehended a couple for using their 7-year-old boy for ritual in Ogun state. The step-father who also acts as the biological father of the kid "Lajuwon Ogunleye" an herbalist, connived with the biological mother "Adetutu Apalaya" alongside an accomplice with the name Fatai Sefiu to perpetrate the evil act.
They were suspected by their neighbors who quickly put out a distress call to the police when it was discovered that the deceased died strangely without showing any form of sickness. They were further traced by residents of the community to the bush where the deceased was buried, it was learnt that the young boy was buried in a standing position as some of his vital organs were allegedly removed for ritual purpose.
Aftermath, police detectives were led to the bush which was around Iwopin area of Ijebu waterside in Ogun state as the suspects were caught red-handed and apprehended.
Also confirming the incident, the Ogun state police spokesperson "Abimbola Oyeyemi" said the suspects were interrogated and it was found out that the trios had connived to use the deceased for the ritual.
However, further investigations have commenced as the suspects will be duly prosecuted if found guilty within the law.
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