Police nab suspected cultist at political rally in Kwara

The Police Command in Kwara arrested a suspected cultist and recovered two locally-made pistols and cartridge from him on Jan. 29 Ojuekun Area of Ilorin.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP. Okasanmi Ajayi, on Monday in Ilorin.

The statement read, “Acting swiftly on intelligence to the effect that, at the APC political rally on January 29, 2023, at about 1530 hrs, held at Ojuekun Sarumi area, Ilorin, one Safi Abolaji, AKA Ojulari ‘M,’ age 44, of Kankatu area, Ilorin, was overpowered by public-spirited persons and policemen with two locally-made short-guns with cartridges and some charms found in his possession.

“During the investigation, the suspect, who confirmed to be an active member of the Aiye confraternity, who was also just recently released from the correctional facility after serving a prison term, could not sufficiently explain his presence at the rally, having confirmed to be a member of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

“An investigation into the matter is ongoing to establish his motive and to arrest other members of his cult group.

“The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Paul Odama, has for the umpteenth time warned criminal elements to change their ways or leave Kwara State in their own interest.

“He promised that the Command would not leave any stone unturned in making Kwara State conducive for all positive human endeavors,” the statement read.

Ajayi said the suspect would be charged to court as soon as the investigation into his case is concluded.