The Kwara State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against crime, dismantling an arms trafficking network, arresting suspected kidnappers, and apprehending cultists linked to violent activities across the state.
At a press briefing held on April 17, 2026, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing, noting that recent operations demonstrate that criminal elements will find no safe haven in Kwara.
One of the most significant arrests followed a targeted stop-and-search operation along Ajase-Ipo Road on April 10. Police operatives intercepted an unregistered Toyota Previa vehicle entering Kwara from Kogi State. A search of the vehicle uncovered 98 rounds of live ammunition—concealed in a bag of garri—in what authorities described as a calculated attempt to evade detection.
Three suspects were linked to the operation, including a key facilitator who allegedly received ₦1.3 million to procure the ammunition. Police say efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate still at large.
In a separate case, two suspects were arrested in connection with a shop-breaking incident in the Odota area, where goods valued at ₦2.5 million were stolen. Although the suspects denied direct involvement, they admitted membership in the Eiye confraternity. A search of their residence yielded an empty AK-47 magazine, raising concerns about broader criminal links. Investigations are ongoing to recover stolen items and track additional suspects.
Meanwhile, a joint operation involving police and local vigilantes in Ganmo led to the arrest of two suspected cultists found in possession of a locally fabricated shotgun and a live cartridge. Authorities confirmed that the suspects belong to a notorious cult group known for terrorizing the community.
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In another development, police operatives intercepted a 29-year-old suspect during routine patrol along the Oroago axis. The individual, who claimed to be travelling from Sokoto, was found with multiple suspicious items including mobile devices, chargers, a POS terminal, and personal effects. Police say inconsistencies in his explanation have led to his detention for discreet investigation over possible kidnapping-related activities.
Perhaps the most disturbing case involved the arrest of a suspect in Kaiama for attempting to sell a human skull. Investigations revealed that the suspect and an accomplice exhumed the remains of a deceased relative buried earlier in January 2026. The suspect has since been charged to court under Kwara State laws prohibiting dealings in human parts, while efforts continue to apprehend the fleeing accomplice.
CP Adekimi described the series of arrests as evidence of the Command’s proactive approach to crime prevention, emphasizing that operations are not only reactive but strategically aimed at dismantling criminal networks before they escalate.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information, stressing that public safety is a shared responsibility.
The Command assured citizens that security measures across Kwara remain robust, with intensified patrols, surveillance, and intelligence gathering aimed at sustaining peace and public confidence.
