The Oyo State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in connection with murder, cult-related violence, grievous harm and suspected robbery across different parts of the state.
The arrests were disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, who said the operations were part of sustained intelligence-led efforts to curb violent crime.
According to him, police operatives arrested one suspect, Yaru Saka, in connection with the alleged murder of Amodu Saliu at the Budo Panu area of Tede town in Atisbo Local Government Area. A locally fabricated single-barrel gun was reportedly recovered at the scene.
In a separate operation, the command foiled a cult-related disturbance in Jobele town, Afijio Local Government Area, after receiving intelligence on a violent fracas.
Officers were said to rescue a 35-year-old victim, Abraham Atunde, who sustained stab wounds, while a blood-stained knife linked to the attack was recovered.
Further investigations led to the arrest of two suspects, Sammod Bologun, 29, and Katie Suleiman, 24, who reportedly confessed to their involvement in the cult violence.
Police said the suspects are providing useful information to aid the arrest of other fleeing members of the group.
The police also arrested Isiaka Muhammed, 23, in connection with a grievous harm incident at Elekara area of Ilora.
A night guard, Adeniran Ramon, 50, was allegedly attacked with a cutlass in the early hours of February 1, 2026, resulting in the severing of his left hand. A blood-stained cutlass was recovered from the suspect, who reportedly confessed to the attack.
In another operation, officers intercepted a Toyota Liteace bus with Oyo State commercial registration number MNY 759 YN, allegedly conveying suspected stolen electronic and household items.
Three suspects were arrested: Rukayat Favour Umar, 17; Mubarak Umar, 26; and Jimoh Ibrahim, 49.
Ayanlade said investigations are ongoing, assuring residents of the command’s commitment to maintaining security across the state.
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