The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old ritualist whereas trying to slaughter a 10-year-old boy hawking pepper in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.
The suspect recognized as Isiaka Adeniyi was arrested on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024, on the Oke-Foma space in Ilorin West Native Authorities Space of the state.
The incident which was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, in a press release on Sunday mentioned the suspect allegedly lured the hawker (title withheld) right into a room underneath the pretext of trying to purchase pepper from him.
“In response to data acquired from the police on the C Division, on July 2, 2024, at about 1800 hrs, a report was acquired from Onidoko Police Publish indicating that at about 1730 hrs, an incident occurred within the Abab Oke-Foma space of Ilorin.
“It was reported {that a} 10-year-old boy (title withheld) resident of Abab space Abayawo, Ilorin, was hawking pepper when he was lured right into a room by a suspect recognized as Isiaka Adeniyi, aged 46, from Ifedapo Group, Oke-Foma space, Ilorin.
“The suspect allegedly lured the sufferer underneath the pretext of buying pepper however as an alternative coated the sufferer’s face with a material and tried to slaughter him with a knife.
“Because of the swift motion of vigilant neighborhood members, the suspect was apprehended and dropped at the station. Preliminary investigation is underway, and the case has been transferred to the State Legal Investigation Division for thorough and discreet investigation”, the PPRO mentioned.
The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, recommended the proactive efforts of the neighborhood members in apprehending the suspect and making certain that justice was served within the grievous matter.
“We urge the general public to stay calm as we proceed our investigation and guarantee them that the police will go away no stone unturned in making certain the protection and safety of all residents of Kwara State.”
In the meantime, the Kwara State Police Command mentioned that it had deployed tactical groups for public safety within the state with impact from Sunday, July 7, and past.
The state Police Command in one other assertion mentioned that it took this motion in mild of previous incidents noticed on July 7, the place cult-related actions resulted in hurt and violence inside the space.
The command whereas assuring the residents of their security within the state mentioned that “it has applied complete methods to forestall any recurrence of such actions.
“To make sure the safety of our neighborhood, we have now intensified our surveillance measures and elevated the presence of seen policing throughout all key areas within the state. Our officers will likely be conducting thorough patrols and safety checks right now, July 7, tomorrow (Monday), and thereafter to detect and deter any suspicious exercise.
“We now have deployed further assets, together with tactical groups and intelligence models to make sure a swift and efficient response to safety threats. These efforts are aimed toward safeguarding the lives and property of all residents and sustaining public order.”
He urged all residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions or individuals to the closest police station or via their emergency contact traces: 0812 527 5046 or 0703 206 9456, noting that their cooperation was important within the collective effort to take care of peace and safety inside the neighborhood.