Photo: Man dies while trying to steal corpse from grave

A suspected ritualist died mysteriously on Wednesday morning in a compound known as Tonto Compound in Osun State, while trying to exhume the corpse of an old woman who was buried 5 years ago.

The suspect's accomplices fled in terror after seeing half his body get stuck mysteriously in the grave. His death has generated concern among the terrified residents of the Ilobu community.

Neighbours after seeing his face also revealed the man was present at the old woman's burial 5 years ago.

When contacted, the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Mr Ibrahim Maishanu, said he was aware of the incident, and that the police would conduct investigation to determine what led to the suspect's death.