Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist For Attempted Slaughter Of 10-Year-Old Boy In Kwara

Ilorin, Kwara State– Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested a suspected ritualist, Isiaka Adeniyi, for allegedly attempting to slaughter a 10-year-old boy, Akeem Nurudeen.

It was gathered that the incident occurred while the young boy was hawking pepper in the Abab area of Abayawo, Ilorin, Kwara State.

This is contained in a statement released on Sunday, July 7, 2024, by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed that the suspect lured the victim into his room, allegedly covered his face with a cloth, and attempted to slaughter him with a knife.

The statement read,”It was reported that a 10-year-old boy, Akeem Nurudeen, resident of Abab area Abayawo, Ilorin, was hawking pepper when he was lured into a room by a suspect identified as Isiaka Adeniyi, aged 46, from Ifedapo Community, Oke-Foma area, Ilorin.

The imager maker explained that the suspect allegedly lured the victim under the pretext of purchasing pepper, but instead covered the victim’s face with cloth and attempted to slaughter him with a knife.

“Thanks to the swift action of vigilant community members, the suspect was apprehended and brought to the station. Preliminary investigation is currently underway, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough and discreet investigation.

“The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya psc(+) commends the proactive efforts of the community members in apprehending the suspect and ensuring that justice is served in this grievous matter.

“We urge the public to remain calm as we continue our investigation and assure that the police will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Kwara State,” Toun added.