Kwara: NSCDC Arrests Two Suspected Cultists, Recovers Guns
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested two suspected members of a burglary syndicate allegedly linked to cult activities, recovering two locally fabricated firearms and a live cartridge during intelligence-led operations across the capital city of Ilorin.
The arrests followed separate reports of burglary and housebreaking in parts of the state capital, where residents reportedly lost mobile phones, laptops, electronic appliances and other valuables to suspected criminals.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC I Ayoola Michael Shola, operatives of the Command’s Tracking Unit launched investigations based on credible intelligence, leading to the arrest of one of the suspects, Ajiboye Adedamola Oluwatobi, popularly known as “Kush-T,” at a suspected criminal hideout in the Danialu area of Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin.
The statement added that sustained intelligence gathering led to the arrest of another suspect, Dayo Sesan, also known as “Sexy,” during which officers recovered two locally fabricated firearms and one live cartridge from his possession.
According to the NSCDC, preliminary investigations indicate that the two suspects are allegedly connected to a criminal syndicate believed to be responsible for burglary and related offences in Tanke, Pipeline and Gaa-Akanbi areas of Ilorin.
The Command further disclosed that the suspects identified themselves as members of the Aiye Confraternity, while investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of their alleged criminal activities and apprehend other members of the syndicate.
“The suspects will be charged before a court of competent jurisdiction upon the conclusion of investigations,” the statement said.
Reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property, the Command said it would continue to deploy intelligence-driven operations and strengthen collaboration with other security agencies to tackle crime across Kwara State.
“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, under the leadership of Commandant Abbas Nda Mohammed, remains unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property through intelligence-led operations, proactive crime prevention strategies, and sustained collaboration with sister security agencies and members of the public,” the statement read.
The Command also appealed to residents of the state to continue supporting security agencies by providing timely and credible information that would aid efforts to combat criminal activities and improve public safety.
