Olukoro of Koros wido regains freedom, as police arrest 13 suspects

By Saka Laaro,Ilorin

Kwara state police command has arrested not less than 13 Suspects in connection with the killing of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.

In a statement from the police image DSP Victor Olaiya said the course of investigation directed by the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Ogbetokun approved the deployment of Police Chopper for aerial surveillance.

“This is to help comb the forest boundary between Kwara and Ekiti
State.” He said.

Late Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole, who was gruesomely murdered in his palace on 1st February, 2024.

A joint operation comprising the Police, Military, D.S.S, Vigilante/Hunters who tirelessly combed the forest yielded positive results. This operation led to the successful rescue of the wife to t DSP he late monarch and one other at about 22:3Ohours of 05/02/CT24. The rescued kidnap victims have been re-united with their families, hale and hearty.

The operation also led to the arrest of 13 male suspects who are presently in custody.
These suspects are undergoing vigorous interrogation with a view towards aiding the arrest of members of the gang at large.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP VICTOR OLAIYA psc(+) remains resolute, maintaining his stand that the perpetrators of this dastardly act will face the full wrath of the law.

He further urged the public to be calm and security conscious as they go about their daily activities without fear or anxiety.