Man steals skull in Lagos cemetery

A man stole a skull at a cemetery in Lagos.

THE NATION REPORTERS reports that a 38-year-old man identified as Ebuka Enuma, allegedly excavated an old grave and stole a skull on May 13 at Amukoko Cemetery, Lagos.

He was docked in Yaba Chief Magistrates’ court in Lagos and charged with unlawful possession of human part.

Enuma, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Rita Momah, told the court that the defendant was arrested while trying to leave the cemetery. She said the act contravenes the provisions of Section 238 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 (Revised).

The defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of N300,000 with two sureties and Chief Magistrate Adeola Adedayo adjourned the case to June 28 for mention.