Ilorin Cult Clash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured ..Police Arrest 46 Suspects
Kwara state police command disclosed on Monday that 46 suspected cultists have been arrested and taken into custody while noting that 14 among them were involved in recent cult killings in Ilorin, the state capital.
Spokesperson for the state police command, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com said steps have been taken to ensure a return to normalcy in the areas where attacks were recorded.
‘In the early hours of April 13, 2024, a disturbing incident of culpable homicide occurred on Ile-Film/Bolanta road , Ilorin. Suspected cultists attacked and fatally shot Adelodun Farouq, a 36-year-old resident of Eleran Compound.
The janazah (Islamic funeral prayer) was held for the victim without the knowledge of the police. Preliminary investigations indicate that one Abubakar Gobir, a member of the Ayee confraternity, was involved in the crime.
Later that evening, at about 2000hrs, reports emerged of further cult activities in Ile-Alawo Compound, Center Igboro. Unidentified cultists assaulted Abdullahi Alao, a 35 –year- old motorcycle rider, and he sustained head injuries. Alao was subsequently taken to an unknown location by his younger brother, and they were led by detectives who carried out a thorough search of the area.
On April 14th, 2024, another incident of criminal conspiracy involving suspected cultists was reported at different locations including Baboko, ile Onimago, Adabata, and Eruda. Miscreants engaged in a violent confrontation; a free for all combat, using weapons such as broken bottles and stones, leading to the blockage of Baboko Road. Swift action was taken by the DPO C Division and six patrol teams, supported by men of the community policing were mobilized to quell the disturbance.
46 suspects were consequently apprehended and handed over to the Anti-Cult Unit of the State Command for further investigation. 14 out of the 46 suspects arrested have been linked to the recent cult activities in the Ilorin metropolitan areas. We have since ensured a return to normalcy in the affected areas, the road barricades have been cleared, and residents have begun to go about their daily activities.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya psc(+) urges citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities promptly’ the statement said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
