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The Kwara State Police Command mentioned that it had arrested 46 suspects allegedly terrorising the folks in varied areas of Ilorin, the state capital.
The command, in a press release by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, mentioned that the suspects have been arrested following a report of them inflicting disturbances in some black spots within the metropolis on the weekend.
She mentioned 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 individual recognized as Abdullahi Alao, an Okada rider, was assaulted and injured by the suspected cult members on Sunday.
She mentioned 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 street in Ilorin. Suspected cultists attacked and fatally shot one Adelodun Farouq, a 36-year-old resident of Eleran Compound. The sufferer was buried in keeping 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, stories 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 lower to his head. Alao was subsequently taken to an unknown location by his youthful brother. led by detectives, initiated an intensive search of the world.
“On April 14, 2024, one other incident of felony 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 similar to 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 group policing have been mobilized to quell the disturbance.
“In the course of 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 latest cult actions within the Ilorin metropolis.”
Ejire-Adeyemi mentioned that normalcy has since been restored to the affected areas, the street barricades have been cleared, and residents are capable of resume their each 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.
