The Osun Amotekun Corps in charge of anti-cultism squad have arrested some suspected cultists terrorising some communities in Ilesa metropolis.
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This is contained in a statement by the Corps Commander, Brig.- Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, on Thursday in Osogbo.

Adewinmbi said the culprits were arrested at various spots in Ilesa town in a joint operation with the Nigeria Police anti-cultisim unit .

He said that the suspected cultists were on the wanted list of the Police anti-cultisim unit for a long time before they were arrested .

” The hitman of Eiye confraternity, Busayo Ojo, was arrested with cartridge bullets, charms and other dangerous weapons .

” Others include kareem Ojo, Ademola salamo, Olatunji Ezekiel, Adeyeye Adekunle and Tope Oguntade at various locations, ” Adewinmbi said.
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According to him, the suspects after their arrest, confessed to being members of the Eiye confraternity for a long time .

” During cross-examination, the suspects confessed to being members of the Eiye confraternity and they have been members for a long time.

“They have been on the wanted list of the Osun Police Anti-Cultism Unit for a very long time before luck ran against them”.

Adewinmbi, however, said the suspects had been handed over to the Police anti-cultisim unit for subsequent investigation and interrogation before prosecution.

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