Police arrest cultist at APC rally in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a suspected cultist, Safi Abolaji, at a political rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

The police said its operatives also recovered two locally-made pistols and cartridge from the suspect at the Ojuekun Sarumi area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi.

Ajayi said the cultist confessed to be a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

He stated: “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 Aye 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 Peoples 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 police spokesperson added that the suspect would be charged to court as soon as the investigation into his case is concluded.

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