By Folayimika Akanbi
Four suspected members of a secret cult are undergoing interrogation in the custody of the Kwara State Police Command.
The suspects, including their leader identified as Idowu Akorede, were arrested during a raid on their hideout in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the police acted on credible intelligence to apprehend the suspects, who had allegedly involved in a series of criminal activities in the area.
Confirming the arrest in a statement on Sunday, spokesperson of the state police command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the suspects belong to a syndicate, who involved in cult-related activities, robbery, and other violent crimes.
Titled “VCRU: Kwara Police dismantle suspected cult cell in Ijagbo, arrest alleged Eiye leader and three associates,” the statement disclosed that the command is making effort to pick up other members of the cult group.
It quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, to have commended the operatives for their courage, professionalism, and commitment to duty.
Adekimi reassured residents of the command’s unwavering determination to confront all forms of criminality and ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.
The statement encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting the command with timely and useful information that will aid ongoing efforts to combat crime and maintain public safety.
”The Kwara State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing efforts to rid the State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities following the arrest of four suspected members of a notorious cult group during a targeted operation in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the State.
“Acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of suspected cultists and violent criminals operating within the area, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) on Thursday, 11th June 2026, carried out a coordinated raid on identified criminal hideouts in Ijagbo.
”During the operation, one Idowu Akorede, male, of Ijagbo, identified as the alleged Capon of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity, was arrested at a hideout in Ijagbo. Further operations led to the arrest of three others.
”Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are members of a criminal gang allegedly involved in cult-related activities, robbery, and other violent crimes.
“The group has been linked to incidents in which residents were reportedly attacked and dispossessed of their valuables in broad daylight, thereby creating fear and insecurity within the community.
”Upon sighting the operatives, the suspects reportedly resisted arrest and launched an attack on the officers with broken bottles in a bid to evade capture.
“The operatives, however, exercised restraint, professionalism, and tactical superiority in subduing the suspects and taking them into custody without injury.
”The suspects have since been transferred to Ilorin and are currently in police custody while investigations continue. Efforts are also ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the criminal network,” the police said.
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