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THE Osun Amotekun Corps in charge of anti-cultism squad have arrested some suspected cultists terrorising some communities in Ilesa metropolis.
This is contained in a statement by the Corps Commander, Brig.- Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, on Thursday in Osogbo.
Adewinmbi said the culprits were arrested at various spots in Ilesa town in a joint operation with the Nigeria Police anti-cultisim unit .
He said that the suspected cultists were on the wanted list of the Police anti-cultisim unit for a long time before they were arrested .
” The hitman of Eiye confraternity, Busayo Ojo, was arrested with cartridge bullets, charms and other dangerous weapons .
” Others include kareem Ojo, Ademola salamo, Olatunji Ezekiel, Adeyeye Adekunle and Tope Oguntade at various locations, ” Adewinmbi said.
According to him, the suspects after their arrest, confessed to being members of the Eiye confraternity for a long time .
” During cross-examination, the suspects confessed to being members of the Eiye confraternity and they have been members for a long time.
“They have been on the wanted list of the Osun Police Anti-Cultism Unit for a very long time before luck ran against them”.
Adewinmbi, however, said the suspects had been handed over to the Police anti-cultisim unit for subsequent investigation and interrogation before prosecution. (NAN)
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-January 11, 2023 @ 10:45 GMT|
Tags: Ademola salamo Adeyeye Adekunle Brig.- Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi Busayo Ojo kareem Ojo Olatunji Ezekiel Tope Oguntade
