Monday, October 20, 2025 -A student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command while supretending over a cult meeting within the axis of the institution.
The suspect, Abdul Boluwatife who had been on the watch list
of the command was identified as the leader of the cult group and allegedly
known as a notorious cultist.
While disclosing the arrest of the suspect, the Police
spokesperson in the state revealed that Boluwatife was arrested while holding a
clandestine meeting with members of the confraternity group.
Ayanlade, disclosed that the arrest of the suspected cultist
was part of the efforts of the command in its onslaught against cult-related
activities across tertiary institutions in the state.
While stating that the command had launched a manhunt for
the other fleeing members of the group, the police spokesperson revealed that
dangerous weapons were recovered during the arrest.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member
of a known cult group and further revealed himself to be the leader of the
group within Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA),”
Ayanlade stated
The police image maker added that “findings have also
revealed that the suspect, who is now in custody, is a notorious cultist terrorizing
Akungba and its environs and has been on the watchlist of the Command for a
considerable period of time.
“A thorough search and follow-up investigation led to the
recovery of the following items: one (1) locally fabricated pistol, five (5)
big cutlasses, one (1) battle axe, one (1) shisha box, two (2) cult berets,
five (5) bottles of Squadron gin, one (1) red knife, and one (1) black hand
glove.
“The suspect is currently in custody while efforts are
ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the cult group. The Anti-Cultism
Squad of the Command has since commenced a discreet investigation to unravel
the full network of the cult syndicate operating within the area.”
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