13 suspected cultists, thugs nabbed in Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining law and order with the recent apprehension of 13 individuals involved in criminal activities. This coordinated raid at Tanke Junction in Ilorin targeted suspected cultists, thugs, and drug peddlers, yielding a significant haul of 24 motorcycles and a variety of illicit substances, including cannabis, crystal methamphetamine, and tramadol.

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The suspects were involved in cult-related activities, street violence, illicit drug trafficking and other criminal acts capable of disrupting public peace and safety within the area, which has over time gained notoriety as a criminal flashpoint within the Ilorin metropolis.

The arrested suspects were reportedly engaged in a range of offenses, from cult-related activities and street violence to illicit drug trafficking, all of which have contributed to the area's notoriety as a criminal flashpoint. The police statement highlighted that the location served as a gathering point for drug peddling and the recruitment of youths into unlawful societies, posing a threat to public peace and safety.

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Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects used the location as a gathering point for drug peddling, recruitment of youths into unlawful societies, intimidation of residents and planning of criminal activities within Ilorin and its environs.

This operation underscores the ongoing efforts by the Kwara State Police to dismantle criminal networks and ensure the safety of its residents. The command has vowed to intensify efforts to apprehend any remaining accomplices and bring the current suspects to justice through legal proceedings upon the conclusion of investigations. The public can be assured that the police are working diligently to curb criminal elements and restore tranquility within the metropolis.

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Efforts are being intensified to apprehend other fleeing accomplices and dismantle the criminal network, while the suspects currently in custody will be charged to court upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.