Kwara Police Parade Suspected Cultist for Alleged Murder of Ilorin Hotelier
News report from The Nation indicates that the Kwara State Police Command has paraded a 37-year-old member of the Eiye Confraternity for allegedly murdering a 43-year-old hotelier, Anthony Kayode Balogun, in Ilorin.
Anthony was reportedly shot and killed by gunmen, suspected to be cultists, on August 8, 2024, in front of his hotel located in the Olunlade area of the Ilorin metropolis.
The arrested suspect, Abolarin Samuel Idowu, also known as Sam Caro, is in custody, while his two accomplices remain at large.
Parading the suspect, the state Commissioner of Police Victor Olaiya said: “Abolarin Samuel Idowu was arrested at his hideout near Conoil Filling Station in the Italamu area of Ilorin.
“A search conducted at the time of his arrest led to the recovery of a locally fabricated gun and three live cartridges.
“The suspect admitted to being a member of the notorious Eiye secret cult. Further investigation revealed that Abolarin Samuel Idowu, along with his accomplices Alowonle (aka Aloo) and Samuel (aka Sam Febee-Kay), was responsible for the murder of Anthony Kayode Balogun.
“The killing was reportedly a revenge mission for a 2022 cult anniversary celebration during which the deceased allegedly ordered the killing of an Eiye Confraternity member named Abbay.
“Additional searches at various criminal hideouts led to the recovery of other exhibits such as two locally made shotguns, one cut-to-size locally made gun, one multipurpose battle axe, eight live cartridges, one locally made sword, one cutlass, one pair of pliers and two bottles of an unknown liquid, suspected to be a hard drug.
“Despite these advances, challenges were encountered during subsequent operations. On August 18 and 19, 2024, tactical teams faced significant resistance from other cult members while attempting to arrest additional suspects and recover further evidence.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Ridhwanullah Al-Ilory Olatunji Ayeni Ambassador Kayode Laro Aishatu Ahmed Gobir Kwara 2015 IFK NaAllah Alanamu Nigerian Army Jebba Maimunat Oniyangi Quareeb Islamic Association Ilota Oni Adebayo Elekoyangan Abubakar Atiku Abdulwahab Ololele Ekiti Isau Kamaldeen Kehinde Musa Aibinu Yahaya A Paniyaro Mohammed Yahaya Barki Samuel Olusegun Adedayo AGM Professional Services Bamikole Omishore Ita-Nmo Market Omotoso Hamza Usman Ilorin West 2023 Elections Michael Ologundea Oluwole Dupe Pius Abioje Sherif Sagaya Saidu Kawu Simeon Sayomi Kolawole Bashirat Mary Kemi Adeosun Sadiq Umar Balogun Ajikobi Osuwa Umar Yakubu Jaja Ilorin.Info Ariyo Yoonus Kola Olatinwo Ilorin Likeminds Foundation KW-GIS Charles Ibitoye Henry Olaosebikan Local Government Ganiyu Abolarin Abdul-Rahoof Bello Onilorin Mutawali Omotosho Kunle Akogun Tricycle Owners Association Of Nigeria Aremu Odolaye Kaiama Vasolar-Kwara Company Ltd Hassanat Bello Bature Bello Minimum Wage Belgore Kazeem Gbolagade ANCOPPS Balogun-Ojomu Medinat Folorunsho Salman Guber Aspirant Muyiwa Oladipo Kanu Bayo Ojo BECE Niguel Gallando Marcias Paul Olawoore Kumbi Titiloye Erubu

