Membership of cult group, a serious criminal offense under the law – Police Commissioner

…Three suspected cult members nabbed over killing, arson

By Abiodun OBA

The Commissioner of Police, Kwara state police command, CP Victor Olaiya psc (+), has asserted that membership of any cult group is a serious criminal offense under the law.

The CP reminded the people in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi while disclosing that the command arrested three suspected members of secret cults in connection with recent clash, death and arson at Budo-Oke, Eiyenkorin area of the Asa local government area of the state.

Ejire-Adeyemi said that the suspects were apprehended at the scene of the crime with a dane gun in their possession, adding that the command would continue to intensify efforts to apprehend other suspects.

“On April 30, 2024, at about 01:30am, an altercation erupted between two suspected cultists identified as Adams Isah, also known as “Number One,” aged 28, and Rasaq Olorunwa, aged 28. Both are male residents of Budo-Oke in Eiyenkorin. The altercation escalated, resulting in Rasaq Olorunwa stabbing Adams Isah in the chest with a knife.

“Adams Isah was immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Ilorin for medical attention. Tragically, he was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital by a medical doctor. The corpse has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting an autopsy.

“Following this incident, suspected members of the same cult group of the victim became violent, disturbing the peace of the public in a bid to avenge the death of their leader.

“The police tactical teams of the command swiftly responded and apprehended three suspects at the scene of the crime. Those arrested are Sulaiman Ismail ‘Male’, Mamud Ibrahim ‘Male’, and Mudashir Saheed ‘Male’, all residents of Budo-Oke, Eiyenkorin. A dane gun was found in their possession at the time of arrest.

“The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Ilorin, for further investigation, while a manhunt has been launched to track down Rasaq Olorunwa who is presently at large and other culprits involved in the crime who may have fled the scene.

“The Commissioner of Police, Kwara state police command, CP Victor Olaiya psc (+), asserts that membership of any cult group is a serious criminal offense under the law; the CP assures the public that normalcy has been restored to the area, and stringent efforts are underway to ensure justice is served”.