The Kwara State Police command yesterday restored normalcy to Budo-Oke in Eiyenkorin axis of Ilorin, following an orgy of violence unleashed by rival cultists during which one person was stabbed to death.
Details of the cult Clashes and the police peace restoration operations were contained in a statement released Wednesday by the command spokesperson, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun anipr, and made available to newsmen in Ilorin.
According to the statement, “On 30th April, 2024 at about 0130hours, 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.
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The statement explained that fellow members of the deceased cultist embarked on a revenge mission for their slain member.
“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.
The statement listed the arrested suspects as: “Sulaiman Ismail ‘M’, Mamud Ibrahim ‘M’, and Mudashir Saheed ‘M’, all residents of Budo-Oke, Eiyenkorin.
At the time of arrest, a dane gun was found in the possession of the Suspected Cultists.
“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.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Kwara state, CP Victor Olaiya psc (+), has reiterated that membership of any cult group is a serious criminal offense under the law.
The CP assured the public ” that normalcy has been restored to the area, and stringent efforts are underway to ensure justice is served.
