Kwara Police Arrest Suspected Cultist, Seize Firearm

The Kwara State Police Command arrested a suspected cultist named Agboola Olamilekan during a joint security operation in Ilorin, the state capital. The operation, which was intelligence-led, resulted in the recovery of a locally made firearm.

Adetoun Ejir Adeyemi, the police public relations officer, stated that this operation is a significant breakthrough in the command's sustained campaign against cultism and the proliferation of illegal weapons. The operation is part of a broader strategy to deny criminal elements opportunities to operate within the state.

Ojo Adekimi, the commissioner of police in the state, reaffirmed the command's commitment to intensifying efforts against cultism and violent crime, emphasizing that every successful operation represents a step toward dismantling criminal networks and enhancing public safety. This arrest adds to the growing number of cultism-related arrests in the state, reflecting the command's intensified crackdown on violent groups.