Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday arrested seven suspects in connection with murder, cultism and other criminal activities across the state.
A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, said the suspects were arrested in different locations in the state.
Ayanlade explained that one of the suspects was arrested in connection with an alleged murder in Tede town, Atisbo Local Government Area of the state.”
He said two suspects were apprehended in connection with a cult-related offence in Jobele town, Afijio Local Government Area of the state.
The statement read in part, “In continuation of its proactive measures against violent crime, the state Police command recorded a major breakthrough at Budo Panu area of Tede following a reported murder.
Acting promptly on credible intelligence, operatives arrested Yaru Saka (male, adult) in connection with the death of Amodu Saliu (male), recovering a locally fabricated single-barrel gun at the scene.
“Building on its intelligence-led approach, the Command effectively neutralised a cult-related disturbance in the Jobele area. Operatives responded promptly to information regarding a violent fracas, rescuing Abraham Atunde (male), aged 35, who had sustained stab injuries. A blood-stained knife, recovered at the scene, was linked to the attack and injuries sustained.
“Further investigation led to the arrest of Sammod Bologun (male), aged 29, and Katie Suleiman (male), aged 24. The suspects confessed to their involvement in the cult-related violence and are providing actionable intelligence that is assisting ongoing operations to apprehend other fleeing members of the group.
“In a related demonstration of proactive policing, the Command swiftly responded to a grievous harm incident at Elekara area, Ilora. Adeniran Ramon (male), aged 50, reported that while on duty as a night guard in the early hours of 1st February 2026, he was attacked by an assailant armed with a cutlass, resulting in the severance of his left hand from the wrist.”
He added, “Operatives promptly arrested Isiaka Muhammed (male), aged 23, in possession of a blood-stained cutlass. The suspect confessed to the crime, confirming the violent nature of the altercation.
“Acting on timely intelligence and community reports, operatives intercepted three suspects inside a Toyota Liteace bus with Oyo State commercial colour, registration MNY 759 YN, which was loaded with suspected stolen electronic and household items.
“The suspects were identified as Rukayat Favour Umar (female), aged 17; Mubarak Umar (male), aged 26, both of Eleyele area, Ibadan; and Jimoh Ibrahim (male), aged 49, of Oke-Ado area, Ibadan,” the statement stressed.
On Tuesday, the Imo Police Command detained 25 criminal suspects in January.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, said the detention followed enhanced security strategies implemented by the Commissioner of Police, AIG Aboki Danjuma.
