Cult Network Under Pressure As Kwara Police Record Strategic Arrests In Ilorin
The sustained offensive against cultism in Kwara State has recorded another major breakthrough, as intelligence-led operations by the Kwara State Police Command led to the arrest of two suspected cult members and the recovery of a locally fabricated firearm in Ilorin metropolis.
Acting on credible intelligence and sustained surveillance, operatives of the Command arrested one Abdullahi Jimoh Omotoho, 33 years old, a suspected member of a notorious cult group (Klans-Avea) operating within Ilorin metropolis. During the operation, a locally fabricated Beretta pistol was recovered from the suspect. Further intelligence generated in the course of the investigation led to the arrest of another suspect, Abdullahi Kareem Kawu, popularly known as “B-Red,” of Eiye Confraternity who is currently assisting investigators in ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks associated with cult-related activities within the State.
The operation forms part of the Command’s intensified campaign against cultism, violent crimes, and other threats to public safety. Preliminary investigations have provided useful leads regarding the activities of criminal gangs operating within the metropolis, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the groups involved.
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, psc, mnips, commended the professionalism, vigilance, and commitment of the operatives involved in the operation. He reaffirmed the Command’s determination to sustain intelligence-led policing and proactive crime-fighting strategies aimed at ensuring that criminal elements have no safe haven anywhere within Kwara State.
The Commissioner of Police further warned individuals involved in cultism and other violent crimes to desist from such activities or be prepared to face the full weight of the law. He also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information capable of aiding ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security across the State.
The suspects remain in custody and assisting with investigation they will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
