By Our Reporter
The Ekiti state Police Command has arrested two suspected cult members identified as Felix Joshua ’28yrs’, and Adebisi Jamiu ’30yrs’, recovered live cartridge and suspected drug in Iyin-Ekiti.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu.
The statement reads, “In line with the directive and vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, to clamp down on criminal elements and dismantle criminal networks across the country, the Ekiti State Police Command has intensified its proactive policing strategies, resulting in the arrest of two suspected cultists and the recovery of a live cartridge, a substance suspected to be illicit drugs and a single-barrel gun in Iyin-Ekiti.
“On 12 August 2026 at about 1600hrs, operatives of the Iyin-Ekiti Divisional Police Headquarters, while on routine patrol and stop-and-search operation along University Road, Iyin-Ekiti, intercepted an unregistered motorcycle conveying two suspicious male occupants.
“The suspects were identified as Felix Joshua ’28yrs’, and Adebisi Jamiu ’30yrs’, both of Awo Road, Iyin-Ekiti. A search conducted at the scene led to the recovery of one live cartridge and a substance suspected to be an illicit drug.
“Following the discovery, police operatives conducted searches of the suspects’ residences, during which a single-barrel gun was recovered.
“The suspects, on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough investigation to ascertain the source and intended use of the recovered firearm and ammunition, the suspected illicit substance, and the suspects’ involvement in cult-related activities, as well as the possible arrest of other persons who may be involved.
“The Commissioner reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to implementing the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police through sustained intelligence-led operations, proactive patrols, stop-and-search operations and decisive action against cultism, illegal possession of firearms and other forms of criminality.
“The CP urges members of the public to continue providing credible information that would assist the Police in identifying and apprehending criminal elements within their communities”.
