Ekiti Police Arrest 21 Suspected Robbers, Cultists

The Police Command in Ekiti State has arrested 21 suspected armed robbers and cultists in connection with the recent killings and other crimes in the state.

It was gathered that four people, including a commercial motorcycle ticket agent were killed at different locations in Ado-Ekiti metropolis with fingers pointing at the suspects

The command’s spokesman, DSP Sunday Abutu, told newsmen on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti that the suspects were arrested following discreet investigation by the command.

Abutu explained that the suspects were members of different cult groups who killed people in the state as reprisals within their confraternity.

He said police investigation revealed that one of the suspects is a member of the ‘Eiye Confraternity.’

Abutu said that further investigation also led to the arrest of several other suspects, including members of a notorious cult gang who allegedly came from Plateau to take part in the act, adding that, “the suspects would soon be charged to court."

Abutu urged residents to be vigilant and continue to cooperate with law enforcement agencies towards nipping crimes in the bud.