Men of the Lagos state Police Command have arrested a 45-year-old man, Lucien Tosume, for possessing a human skull.

Tosume was arrested following an intelligence report at Iraye village, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State.

According to ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, the suspect who specializes in the sale of human skulls, was accosted by police officers who disguised as buyers.

Upon negotiation, the suspect agreed to sell a skull for N150,000, but the officers convinced him to sell it for N81,000 which he agreed to.

The suspect was arrested immediately the money was paid to him.

Tosume who confessed to the crime said he sells fresh skulls for up to N1 million

Famous-Cole added that investigations are ongoing to ascertain the source of the human parts.

Famous-Cole disclosed that the suspect will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, for further investigation.

He advised members of the public, parents and guardians to keep eye on their children and know their whereabouts.