….Parades suspected criminals
- By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
Residents of Ekiti State have been assured of their safety as security operatives will continue to prioritize the safety of lives and properties of all the good people of Ekiti State.
The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Joseph Aribo who assured the good people of the state that his command will continue to prioritize the safety of lives and properties, while warning criminal elements to turn a new leaf, stay clear or risk facing the full wrath of the law.
CP Aribo, gave the hints while highlighting the command’s achievements while addressing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday shortly after parading some suspects.
He warned all criminal elements to turn a new leaf and stay clear or risk facing the full wrath of the law.
According to him, “in order to ensure the sustainability of the peaceful atmosphere being enjoyed by the good people and residents of Ekiti State, I directed all the DPOs, Heads of Operations and Intelligence Units to embark on continuous intelligence-led raiding of criminal hideouts, constant bush combing operations and visibility policing, while also ensuring a good working relationship with other sister agencies and the non-state actors”.
“Undoubtedly, the Command under my leadership shall continue to prioritize the safety of lives and properties of all the good people of Ekiti State, while warning criminal elements to turn a new leaf, stay clear or risk facing the full wrath of the law.
He said his men has done along especially on the case that has to do with conspiracy, stealing and illegal possession of firearms.
According to him, “On 14/09/2025 at about 15:300hrs, operatives of the Command Rapid Response Squad(RRS) embarked on intelligence led surveillance within Ado-Ekiti metropolis. During the operation, two suspects, one Bolaji Kazeem and Isa Sikirulahi were intercepted while riding on a TVS NEO Motorcycle at Isato Area of Ado-Ekiti. Upon searching them, one locally made pistol loaded with a live cartridge and one battle axe were found in their possession.
“During investigation, the two suspects confessed that they specialize in removing vehicles and motorcycles from where they are parked especially within Ado-Ekiti metropolis. They further confessed that they recently stole two Toyota Camry vehicles within Ado-Ekiti and have sold them to a dealer who is currently at large.
“Further investigation led to the recovery of another stolen TVS NEO Motorcycle in their hideout at Omisanjana Area of Ado-Ekiti. Investigation is in progress for possible arrest and prosecution of the receivers of the stolen vehicles and the recovery of the stolen items.
CP Aribo also disclosed that, “On 25/09/2025 at about 17:00hrs, one Abolaji Rasheed a.k.a B.J, a resident of Owena, Osun State, was arrested while attempting to steal a motorcycle along Igbara Odo road, Ogotun-Ekiti, alongside his gang members who narrowly escaped from the scene of crime. In the course of investigation, the arrested suspect confessed that himself and his syndicate member who escaped during the arrest specialize in removing motorcycles from where they are parked within Ekiti State. He further confessed that they have stolen four motorcycles recently which have all been sold to their customers somewhere in Osun State”.
He however said, one unregistered Boxer Bajaj motorcycle that was ridden to the scene by the suspects was recovered.
Effort is ongoing for the possible arrest of the fleeing suspect, the receivers and the recovery of the stolen motorcycles.
Ar8bo also noted that, “A complainant reported at Ado Central Police Headquarters that his DYNA 150 TOYOTA CABSTER VEHICLE which he parked the previous day inside Tipper Garage, Ijiku-Ijigbo, Ado-Ekiti, has been stolen by unknown thief or thieves.
“The Command operatives at different pindown points and those on surveillance were immediately alerted, and this led to the arrest of two suspects, namely: Mohammed Jamiu and Ahmed, who were intercepted in the stolen vehicle while trying to drive it out of Ado-Ekiti.
During investigation, the suspect confessed to have stolen the vehicle and were on their way to deliver it to their master who is currently at large.
He said, effort is ongoing for the possible arrest of the alleged master and the recovery of other stolen vehicles/items.
Also, the CP further hinted that, the Aramoko Divisional Police Headquarters, on 25/09/2025, arrested one AJETOMOBI AYOMIDE “22YRS” for defiling an 8 year-old child on many occasions and threatening to kill her if she exposes the act.
“It was revealed that the father of the victim came to the station and reported on 24/09/2025 at about 21:50hrs that her daughter disclosed to him that while himself and her mother were away from the house sometime last year(2024) December, the suspect, who was an apprentice in his shop, took her inside and had carnal knowledge of her.
Furthermore, the mother of the victim revealed that since last December, she noticed that blood has been coming out of her daughter’s private part, little did she know that someone has forcefully had sexual intercourse with her. She stated that they have been going to different hospitals since then for medical treatments.
“During investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime and stated that he only had carnal knowledge of the victim four times.
The case is currently being investigated by the Gender Unit of the State CID, after which the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution.
Accordong to him, “the Iworoko Divisional Police Headquarters arrested one Prophet Ajayi Oluwatoyin “40yrs” for raping a 20 year-old 100 level student of Ekiti State University.
“The Victim explained that herself and her friends have been going to the Prophet’s church for prayers to enable them gain favour and succeed in life. She stated that on the day the incident occurred, she went to the Prophet alone, and after giving her a liquid substance to drink, she felt dizzy and slept off. According to her, she woke up after sometime only to discover that she was raped by the Prophet as there were white substance suspected to be sperm inside and all over her private part.
He said, during investigation, the suspect did not deny committing the crime. The case has been transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID for thorough investigation and prosecution of the suspect.
The CP assured that all the suspects arrested will be arraigned accordingly.
Aribo, who applauded the good people of Ekiti noted that the residents have been so supportive in give necessary informations that aided arrest of criminals
“I want to specially appreciate all the good spirited members of the public whose credible and timely information supplied have led to these achievements. This we pray should be sustained in order to help ensure a safer and better society”.
“Everyone’s is implored to be security conscious and report to the nearest Police Station any suspicious person or group of persons found around our environs or call 08062335577”.
