Men of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested a student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) and a notorious cult leader while supretending over a cult meeting within the institution.
The suspect, Abdul Boluwatife who had been on the watch list of the command was identified as the leader of the cult group.
While disclosing the arrest of the suspect, the Police spokesperson in the state revealed that Boluwatife was arrested while holding a clandestine meeting with members of the confraternity group.
Ayanlade, disclosed that the arrest of the suspected cultist was part of the efforts of the command in its onslaught against cult-related activities across tertiary institutions in the state.
While stating that the command had launched a manhunt for the other fleeing members of the group, the police spokesperson revealed that dangerous weapons were recovered during the arrest.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of a known cult group and further revealed himself to be the leader of the group within Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA),”
Ayanlade stated
The police image maker added that “findings have also revealed that the suspect, who is now in custody, is a notorious cultist terrorising Akungba and its environs and has been on the watchlist of the Command for a considerable period of time.
“A thorough search and follow-up investigation led to the recovery of the following items: one (1) locally fabricated pistol, five (5) big cutlasses, one (1) battle axe, one (1) shisha box, two (2) cult berets, five (5) bottles of Squadron gin, one (1) red knife, and one (1) black hand glove.
“The suspect is currently in custody while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the cult group.
“The Anti-Cultism Squad of the Command has since commenced a discreet investigation to unravel the full network of the cult syndicate operating within the area.”
