The Kwara State Police Command stated that it had arrested 46 suspects allegedly terrorising the individuals in varied areas of Ilorin, the state capital.
The command, in a press release by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, stated that the suspects have been arrested following a report of them inflicting disturbances in some black spots within the metropolis on the weekend.
She stated that some suspected cult members allegedly killed one Adelodun Farouq at Movie Home/Bolanta space in Ilorin West Native Authorities Space on Saturday whereas one other particular person recognized as Abdullahi Alao, an Okada rider, was assaulted and injured by the suspected cult members on Sunday.
She stated some miscreants additionally engaged in a free-for-all in varied areas, together with Baboko, Ile Onimago, Adabata, and different areas the place the police arrested them.
The assertion learn, “Within the early hours of April 13, 2024, a disturbing incident of culpable murder occurred at Ile-Movie/Bolanta highway in Ilorin. Suspected cultists attacked and fatally shot one Adelodun Farouq, a 36-year-old resident of Eleran Compound. The sufferer was buried in accordance with Islamic rites with out the information of the police. Preliminary investigations point out that one Abubakar Gobir, a member of the Ayee confraternity, was concerned within the crime.
“Later that night, at about 2000hrs, studies emerged of additional cult actions in Ile-Alawo Compound, Centre Igboro. Unidentified cultists assaulted Abdullahi Alao, a 35-year-old motorbike rider, with a machete minimize to his head. Alao was subsequently taken to an unknown location by his youthful brother. led by detectives, initiated a radical search of the realm.
“On April 14, 2024, one other incident of prison conspiracy involving suspected cultists was reported in varied areas, together with Baboko, Ile Onimago, Adabata, and Eruda. Miscreants engaged in a violent confrontation; a free-for-all fight, utilizing weapons resembling damaged bottles and stones, resulting in the blockage of Baboko Street.
“Swift motion was taken by the DPO C Division, and 6 patrol groups, supported by males of the neighborhood policing have been mobilized to quell the disturbance.
“Through the operation, 46 suspects have been apprehended and handed over to the State Command Anti-Cultist Unit for additional investigation. 14 out of the 46 suspects arrested have been linked to the current cult actions within the Ilorin metropolis.”
Ejire-Adeyemi stated that normalcy has since been restored to the affected areas, the highway barricades have been cleared, and residents are capable of resume their every day actions.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, urges residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions to the authorities promptly,” the assertion added.
