Police arrest eight over ‘mutilation of teenager’s scrotum’ in Osun

The Osun police command says eight suspects have been arrested over the alleged mutilation of a 16-year-old boy’s scrotum in Ikire, Irewole LGA of the state.

In a statement on Monday, Abiodun Ojelabi, the command’s spokesperson, said the arrests followed a July 26 incident in which the victim was attacked in a bush.

Ojelabi said three suspects from Apomu had gone to farm in the Arademi area of Ikire when two of them lured the boy to a secluded spot.

According to him, the suspects allegedly cut the boy’s abdomen in an attempt to remove vital organs, but ended up taking only his scrotum before fleeing when he cried for help.

“The police, when contacted, immediately moved to the scene, took the victim to hospital for medical attention and later referred him to the University College Hospital,” he added.

Ojelabi said police investigations led to the arrest of eight persons linked to the attack.

The spokesperson added that two suspected cult members operating at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, were arrested on July 30 in front of the campus.

He said other July arrests included a suspect who robbed a person of an iPhone 11 in Osogbo and another found with a cut-to-size gun during a motorcycle stop in Ede.

Ojelabi added that a man who stole a motorcycle from a mosque was also apprehended, noting that all suspects would face prosecution after investigations.