The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and cultist, and recovered a locally made firearm and stolen items in Ado-Ekiti.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, said in a statement on Sunday that the suspect, Ojo Adewale alias “Wale Echo”, was arrested on June 8, 2026, following a distress report from a victim.
According to the statement, the victim reported that armed robbers attacked and robbed him in his house in Ado-Ekiti at about 10:00 a.m. on June 8.
Upon receipt of the complaint, the Command’s Rapid Response Squad, RRS, launched an investigation and trailed the suspect to the Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti, where he was arrested.
Items recovered from the suspect included one black Techno Spark 20c phone, a green and black cross bag, a white cord, a bunch of keys, and an ATM card belonging to the complainant.
A search of the suspect’s house and premises led to the recovery of one locally made cut-to-size barrel gun.
During interrogation, the suspect confessed to committing the robbery and admitted to being a member of the Eiye Secret Cult confraternity, the police said.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, said the suspect would be charged to court at the conclusion of investigation.
He assured residents that the command remains committed to ridding Ekiti State of criminal elements and urged the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information to the nearest police station or call 08062335577.
