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The Nigeria Police Force, Kwara State Command has paraded suspects arrested for various crimes such as kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, cultism, and vandalism.
Parading the suspects at force headquarters in Ilorin on Friday, Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya said the criminals, who had been terrorizing some parts of the state in recent times, were arrested between May and July 2024.
The police boss revealed that items recovered from the suspects included two cut-to-size locally made axes, one battle axe, five expended cartridges, one live 9mm R&B regular ammunition, two expended ammunition, one unregistered ash-colored Toyota Camry car, one unregistered dark green Honda Accord car, one Beretta pistol, various criminal charms, transformer armor cable, a saw blade, a fabricated gun, and one Bajaj motorcycle.
In a case of CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, CAUSING GRIEVOUS HURT, CULPABLE HOMICIDE, ARMED ROBBERY, ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, AND BEING MEMBERS OF A SECRET CULT, three suspects identified as:
ALABI RIDWAN ‘Male’ AKA BOSHI
TAIYE OLAREWAJU ‘Male’ AKA SLY
ADEBAYO HABIBULAHI ‘Male’ AKA BIBSON.
were arrested on May 30, 2024, at about 2:00 AM for a violent attack at Insomnia Night Club in the Tanke area of Ilorin.
“During this incident, two young men, Useni Usman ‘Male,’ 22 years, and Suleiman Garba ‘Male,’ 25 years, both residents of the Oke-Odo area in Ilorin, were brutally murdered by individuals suspected to be cultists.
“Upon receiving this information, the command promptly deployed an Anti-Cultism Tactical Team to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment. Immediate and thorough investigations were launched to uncover the details and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime.
The paraded suspects at the Police Headquarters, Ilorin on Friday.
“The relentless efforts of our officers led to the arrest of the three suspects.
These individuals were apprehended at their criminal hideout located at Tipper Garage, Oyun area, Ilorin.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of the dreaded Eiye Secret Cult Confraternity, with their initiation dating back between 2005 and 2020.
“They admitted their involvement in the murder of Useni Usman and Suleiman Garba at Insomnia Night Club on the night of May 30, 2024.
“They further disclosed that they were accompanied by three other individuals: Oluwanishola Yunus Olayinka, aka Yinka Bullet or Ola Fund; Sodia Ajibola, aka JB; and Biola, aka B Red, who are currently at large.
Based on the confessions of the arrested suspects, we conducted searches at various criminal hideouts and recovered several exhibits relevant to the case. The investigation is ongoing, with a focus on apprehending the remaining suspects: Oluwanishola Yunus Olayinka, Sodia Ajibola, and Biola. We are determined to bring all members of this criminal gang to justice.
Also, in a case of CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY, ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, AND BEING MEMBERS OF A SECRET CULT, the suspects are:
BELLO IBRAHIM ‘Male,’ 35 years AKA K-BLACK
ABDULWAHAB JAMIU ‘Male,’ 21 years
ABDULRASAQ RIDWAN ‘Male,’ 26 years AKA DEPO
SODIQ SULEIMAN ‘Male’ AKA AMUGIRI
SALMAN MUFTAU ‘Male,’ 30 years
EXHIBITS:
One Beretta pistol
Some criminal charms
FACTS: The Kwara State Police Command has successfully thwarted an attempted initiation ceremony by a suspected cult group known as ‘Aiye’ in the Agbo-Oba area. The operation took place on July 14, 2024, at approximately 06:30 hours, following a tip-off received.
Acting on credible information, the Kwara State Command swiftly mobilized detectives and patrol teams to the scene.
The coordinated efforts of our detectives, in collaboration with Community Policing Volunteers, successfully frustrated the nefarious plans of the cult group.
Five suspects were apprehended at the scene. The suspects and the recovered exhibits have been handed over to the Anti-Cultism Section for further investigation. This successful operation highlights the importance of community policing and the vital role that residents play in aiding law enforcement efforts.
“I urge all residents to continue to provide timely information and support in our collective fight against crime. Any suspicious activities should be reported immediately to the nearest police station or through our emergency lines.”
A CASE OF CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT KIDNAPPING AND KIDNAPPING
SUSPECTS:
Babuga Usman (M)
Yunusa Yakubu (M)
Sani Usman (M)
Abdullahi Bello (M)
FACTS: On August 6, 2024, at about 14:00 hours, the Divisional Headquarters in Babanla received credible intelligence regarding the presence of a notorious group of kidnappers in the Babanla environs. Upon receiving this information, security operatives, in coordination with local vigilante groups, conducted a swift and coordinated operation in the area.
This led to the successful apprehension of four suspects: Babuga Usman, Yunusa Yakubu, Sani Usman, and Abdullahi Bello.
During the investigation carried out by the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, all four suspects confessed to being members of a kidnapping syndicate. They admitted to participating in multiple kidnapping activities in the Lata area via Patigi, the Omu-Aran area, and the Akuma area along the Egbe axis. The suspects also identified one Kachalla (alias “Dan-Gaskiya”) and another individual known as Gramazol as their leaders. They further disclosed that the AK-47 rifle used in their operations belongs to their leader, Kachalla.
“Investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on apprehending the ringleaders and securing additional evidence.”
A CASE OF CRIMINAL TRESPASS, MISCHIEF, AND THEFT
SUSPECT:
Idris Hussain (M)
EXHIBITS:
Transformer armor cable
A saw blade
FACTS: At about 05:04 hours, a resident of Oja-Iya community raised an alarm upon discovering that thieves had invaded the community’s IBEDC transformer and were in the process of cutting the armored cable.
In a swift response, members of the community mobilized and apprehended the suspect, identified as Idris Hussain, a male resident of the Ita Amadu area in Ilorin. Upon his apprehension, the community recovered the already cut transformer armor cable and a saw blade from the suspect.
During the preliminary investigation, the suspect, Idris Hussain, confessed to criminally trespassing into the Oja-Iya community transformer yard and cutting the transformer cable using the saw blade.
“Investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated as they arise.”
CONSPIRACY, AIDING/ABETTING, ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF FIREARMS, AND KIDNAPPING
SUSPECTS:
Umar Shehu (M)
Musa Fulani (M)
Ahmadu Majo (M)
Bello Usman (M)
Mamud Afeez (M)
EXHIBIT:
Fabricated gun
On July 14, 2024, at approximately 13:00 hours, the Kwara State Police Command received credible information regarding the presence of a group of notorious criminals, who were on our wanted list, sighted along the Marafa via Oke-Oyi area.
Acting promptly on this intelligence, a team led by the Officer in Charge (O/C) of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad in Ilorin was dispatched to the area. During the operation, one fabricated gun was recovered from the suspects.
“A thorough investigation is currently underway to uncover the full extent of the suspects’ criminal activities. The Kwara State Police Command is dedicated to ensuring that justice is served. Once the investigation is completed, the suspects will be formally charged to court to face the full wrath of the law.”
CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT KIDNAPPING, KIDNAPPING, AIDING/ABETTING KIDNAPPING, AND CULPABLE HOMICIDE
VICTIMS:
Fatimah Haruna (F)
Aisha Haruna (F)
Nana Haruna (F)
Kabiru Mohammed (M)
DECEASED:
Alhaji Isiaka Balogun
On May 15, 2024, at about 13:00 hours, the Divisional Police Headquarters in Oke-Ode received information regarding an armed invasion by suspected kidnappers into Manasara village, near Oke-Ode. During this invasion, four individuals were kidnapped:
Fatimah Haruna (F)
Aisha Haruna (F)
Nana Haruna (F)
Kabiru Mohammed (M)
Tragically, during this incident, one Alhaji Isiaka Balogun was killed.
Upon receiving this information, the police, in collaboration with vigilantes and local hunters, promptly mobilized and launched an operation to address this grievous crime. As a result of this concerted effort, on July 10, 2024, the following suspects were arrested in connection with the case of kidnapping and culpable homicide:
Mohammed Manman (M)
Abubakar Mohammed (M)
Aliyu Abubakar (M)
Abubakar Abdulkareem (M)
The investigation into this case is ongoing with meticulous attention to detail. Our objective is to ensure that all aspects of the crime are thoroughly examined and that justice is served for the victims. Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspects will be formally charged in court to face the consequences of their actions.
CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT KIDNAPPING, KIDNAPPING, AIDING/ABETTING KIDNAPPING, AND CULPABLE HOMICIDE
VICTIMS:
Fatimah Haruna (F)
Aisha Haruna (F)
Nana Haruna (F)
Kabiru Mohammed (M)
DECEASED:
Alhaji Isiaka Balogun
On May 15, 2024, at about 13:00 hours, the Divisional Police Headquarters in Oke-Ode received information regarding an armed invasion by suspected kidnappers into Manasara village, near Oke-Ode. During this invasion, four individuals were kidnapped:
Fatimah Haruna (F)
Aisha Haruna (F)
Nana Haruna (F)
Kabiru Mohammed (M)
Tragically, during this incident, one Alhaji Isiaka Balogun was killed.
Upon receiving this information, the police, in collaboration with vigilantes and local hunters, promptly mobilized and launched an operation to address this grievous crime. As a result of this concerted effort, on July 10, 2024, the following suspects were arrested in connection with the case of kidnapping and culpable homicide:
Mohammed Manman (M)
Abubakar Mohammed (M)
Aliyu Abubakar (M)
Abubakar Abdulkareem (M)
The investigation into this case is ongoing with meticulous attention to detail. Our objective is to ensure that all aspects of the crime are thoroughly examined and that justice is served for the victims. Upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspects will be formally charged in court to face the consequences of their actions.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS
COMPLAINANT: Abdulrasak Yakub
SUSPECTS:
Ibrahim Wasiu
Idowu Jamiu
EXHIBIT:
One Bajaj motorcycle
FACT: On July 16, 2024, at about 01:00 hours, an individual reported an incident at the A Divisional Police Headquarters.
The complainant, a commercial motorcyclist, recounted the events that occurred the previous evening on July 15, 2024, at about 21:00 hours.
Abdulrasaq Yakub, while operating his Bajaj motorcycle along Unity Road, Ilorin, conveyed a passenger who requested to be taken to Irewolede Junction. Upon arriving at the destination, the passenger, later identified as Wasiu Ibrahim, persuaded the complainant (Yakub) to continue to another location. When they arrived at this secondary location, the complainant was ambushed by another motorcyclist and a second suspect, Idowu Jamiu, who was armed with an iron rod.
In a fortunate turn of events, the complainant managed to escape the ambush, taking the ignition key of his motorcycle with him. He immediately alerted the local community, whose swift response led to the successful apprehension of the suspects, Wasiu Ibrahim and Idowu Jamiu. The stolen Bajaj motorcycle was also recovered during this operation.
The case is currently under thorough investigation. We are working diligently to ensure that all aspects of the incident are examined. The suspects will be charged in court accordingly.
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