The Ekiti State Police Command through its Rapid Response Squad, RRS has arrested six suspected members of the Aye/Alora Confraternity over a violent clash and attempted murder at Inspiration Hotel, Ikere-Ekiti.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, August 1, 2026, during a meeting of suspected cult members at the hotel. A physical altercation reportedly ensued, during which one of the members, identified only as “Sucrose”, sustained grievous bodily injuries and was rushed to hospital for medical attention.
Acting on intelligence, RRS operatives in collaboration with surveillance personnel from Ilupeju Divisional Police Headquarters stormed the venue and arrested six suspects.
The suspects are: Owolabi Oluwapelumi, 28 years, David Adeleke, 28 years, Oluwatoba Alo, 30 years, Olamilekan Junior, 27 years, Segun Bidemi, 29 years, and Emmanuel Oladele, 27 years
During preliminary investigation, the suspects allegedly confessed to being members of the Aye/Alora Secret Cult Confraternity.
Items recovered from them include: One Toyota Camry car, Two face caps bearing the Aye/Alora logo, Three plastic cups bearing the Aye/Alora logo, One blood-stained shirt, One pair of scissors, One yellow wrist band, and One key holder bearing the Aye/Alora logo.
The Command has commenced a manhunt for other fleeing suspects. The management of Inspiration Hotel is also under investigation for allegedly allowing its premises to be used for suspected cult activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, has directed that the investigation be intensified. He reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for cultism and all forms of violent crime.
“We will continue to take proactive measures to protect lives and property and to sustain peace across Ekiti State,” CP Falade stated.
The Command therefore urges members of the public to provide credible and timely information that will assist in apprehending the remaining suspects and other criminal elements in the state.
