The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspects for allegedly hiding ammunition inside a bag of garri, and six others for crimes including cultism and kidnapping.
The State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, revealed this during a press briefing on the command’s recent operations against crime across Kwara State.
He explained that on April 10, 2026, police operatives intercepted an unregistered Toyota Previa vehicle along Ajase-Ipo Road while it was entering the state from Kogi State.
According to him:
“A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 98 rounds of live ammunition hidden inside a bag of garri.”
Three suspects were linked to the operation, and one of them reportedly received ₦1.3 million to procure the ammunition. Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the group who escaped.
In another operation, two suspected cultists, Lukman Abdul-Salam (also known as “Ijaya”) and Aliu Ismaila (alias “Gambia”), were arrested in the Odota area of Ilorin over a shop burglary where goods worth about ₦2.5 million were stolen.
Although both suspects denied involvement in the theft, they admitted being members of the Eiye cult group. Police also recovered an empty AK-47 magazine from their residence.
Similarly, two other suspects, Fabiyi Benson Seyi and Sodiq Rasheed, were arrested in the Ganmo area after a distress call. A locally made cut-to-size shotgun and a live cartridge were recovered from them.
Police confirmed that both men are members of a cult group terrorising the community.
In another case, a 29-year-old suspect, Umaru Aliu, was intercepted during a patrol along the Oroago axis. Items found with him included phone chargers, mobile phones, a POS machine, and other belongings. His suspicious movements have led to an ongoing investigation for possible involvement in kidnapping.
The command also arrested Hamza Woru in Kaiama for unlawful possession of a human skull.
Investigations revealed that he allegedly dug up the remains of a deceased female relative for ritual purposes and attempted to sell the skull before he was caught. His accomplice is still on the run.
Police said the case has already been taken to court under laws prohibiting dealings in human parts.
The commissioner urged residents to remain alert and support security agencies with useful information, stressing that maintaining security is a shared responsibility.
