Sunday, July 7, 2024 - The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected ritualist for attempted murder of a 10-year-old boy, Akeem Nurudeen, in Abab Oke-Foma area of Ilorin.
The spokesperson of the command,
DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, July 7,
2024, said the minor was hawking peper when the suspect, Isiaka Adeniyi, lured
him into a room and attempted to slaughter him with a knife.
“The Kwara State Police Command
received a distress call of an attempted culpable homicide and the arrest of a
suspected ritualist in the state,” the statement read.
"According to information
received from the police at C Division, on the 2nd of July 2024 at about 1800
hrs, a report was received from Onidoko Police Post indicating that at about
1730 hrs, an incident occurred in the Abab Oke-Foma area of Ilorin
"It was reported that a
10-year-old boy, Akeem Nurudeen, resident of Abab area Abayawo, Ilorin, was
hawking pepper when he was lured into a room by a suspect identified as Isiaka
Adeniyi, aged 46, from Ifedapo Community, Oke-Foma area, Ilorin.
"The suspect allegedly lured
the victim under the pretext of purchasing pepper, but instead covered the
victim's face with cloth and attempted to slaughter him with a knife.
"Thanks to the swift action of
vigilant community members, the suspect was apprehended and brought to the
station
"Preliminary investigation is
currently underway and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough and discreet investigation
"The Kwara State Commissioner
of Police, CP Victor Olaiya commends the proactive efforts of the community
members in apprehending the suspect and ensuring that justice is served in this
grievous matter
“We urge the public to remain calm
as we continue our investigation and assure that the police will leave no stone
unturned in ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Kwara
State.”
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