A suspected cultist, Agboola Olamilekan, has been arrested in Ilorin in a joint security operation.
Spokesperson of the state Police Command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, on Wednesday, disclosed that the suspected cultist was arrested, and a locally fabricated pistol recovered during the coordinated security operation in Ilorin.
”The operation, carried out by police operatives in collaboration with other security agencies and the Kwara State Polytechnic Security Unit, led to the arrest of Agboola Olamilekan, a suspected cultist, who was found in possession of the locally fabricated firearm.
”The operation forms part of the command’s sustained efforts to disrupt cult-related activities, curb the proliferation of illegal firearms, and deny criminal elements the opportunity to thrive within Kwara state,” the Command said.
The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining the operational momentum against cultism and other violent crimes.
He noted that every successful operation represents another step towards dismantling criminal networks and enhancing public safety across the state through proactive and intelligence-led policing.
Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal network that are linked to the suspect.
The state police command restated its steadfastness in advancing the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, through intelligence-led policing, strategic partnerships, and sustained operations aimed at dismantling criminal groups and ensuring that those who threaten the peace and security of the state are brought to justice.
