The Kwara State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in its crackdown on violent crime with the arrest of suspected armed robbers and cult members operating around the Amoyo axis of Ilorin.

According to a statement signed by Kwara Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, issued on Monday, the suspects were arrested following a report received on April 19, 2026, over an armed robbery incident at Kabba Kajola Junction.

Ejire-Adeyemi said swift intelligence-led operations led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Abdulazeez Isiaq, also known as "Pumpin," and Rilwan Mohammed, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend another fleeing suspect.

The statement read in part, "Following a report received on 19th April, 2026 at Amoyo Division concerning an armed robbery incident at Kabba Kajola Junction, swift intelligence-driven operations led to the arrest of Abdulazeez Isiaq alias Pumpin and Rilwan Mohammed, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend another suspect currently at large."

It further revealed that the suspects allegedly assaulted victims, forcibly took them to an uncompleted building used as a hideout, and threatened to kill them before dispossessing them of valuables, including an iPhone 13, Samsung A2S, and other personal effects.

The Command added, "Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects assaulted the victims, forcefully took them to an uncompleted building used as a hideout, where they threatened to kill them and dispossessed them of valuables including an iPhone 13, Samsung A2S, and other personal effects.

A locally made pistol and one of the stolen phones were subsequently recovered from the suspects, who have confessed to the crime."

Further investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department reportedly confirmed that the suspects are members of the Eiye Confraternity and are linked to several cases of armed robbery and cult-related killings within Ilorin and its environs.

"The principal suspect, Abdulazeez Isiaq, is a known criminal figure, and his arrest has significantly disrupted criminal activities in the area," the statement added.

The Command said the suspects will be charged in court upon conclusion of the investigation, while assuring residents of continued efforts to rid the state of criminal elements and protect lives and property.