The Kwara State Police Command has announced a series of crime-fighting successes, including the interception of concealed ammunition, the arrest of suspected cult members, and the recovery of a human skull allegedly intended for ritual use.
Police authorities said the operations formed part of a broader security push aimed at dismantling criminal networks and preventing violent crimes across the state.
Addressing journalists in Ilorin, the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, explained that the breakthroughs were achieved through intelligence-driven policing and coordinated efforts with other security agencies.
According to him, officers intercepted a suspicious vehicle during a targeted operation and discovered dozens of live rounds of ammunition hidden inside a bag of garri, a method believed to have been used to bypass security checks.
“Our officers uncovered ninety-eight rounds of live ammunition carefully concealed in a food bag,” Adekimi said.
“The concealment clearly shows a deliberate attempt to move illegal weapons across state lines without attracting attention.”
Investigators linked three suspects to the ammunition movement. One of the individuals allegedly received more than ₦1 million to facilitate the procurement of the ammunition.
Police said efforts were ongoing to track down additional members of the network who fled after the interception.
Meanwhile, another police operation led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of being members of the Eiye confraternity following a reported shop burglary.
Authorities said the suspects were apprehended after goods valued at about ₦2.5 million were stolen from a store.
Although both suspects denied participating in the theft, police confirmed that they admitted belonging to the cult group. A search of their residence also led to the recovery of an empty AK-47 rifle magazine.
Police said the discovery raised concerns about possible links between the suspects and other violent criminal activities in the area.
In a separate development, officers responding to a distress call arrested two additional suspects believed to be part of a cult gang troubling residents of a community near Ilorin.
During the operation, a locally made cut-to-size shotgun and a live cartridge were recovered.
Adekimi said the suspects were under investigation and would face prosecution after the conclusion of inquiries.
Security operatives also detained a 29-year-old man during a routine patrol after officers found several suspicious items in his possession. These included mobile phones, chargers, and a point-of-sale machine.
“The suspect could not give a convincing explanation about the items or his movement,” the police commissioner said.
“Because of the inconsistencies in his statements, he is currently being investigated for possible involvement in kidnapping operations.”
In another case, the police confirmed the arrest of a suspect in Kaiama over the possession of a human skull. Preliminary findings suggested that the suspect had exhumed the remains of a deceased relative and attempted to sell the skull for ritual purposes.
“The individual was apprehended before he could complete the illegal transaction,” Adekimi said. “His accomplice is still on the run, and efforts are ongoing to bring him into custody.”
Authorities added that the suspect had already been charged under state laws prohibiting trafficking in human body parts.
The police commissioner stressed that the command would continue to intensify intelligence-based operations across the state.
He also urged residents to support security agencies by sharing timely information, noting that community cooperation remains essential in sustaining public safety.
“Security cannot be achieved by law enforcement alone,” Adekimi said. “When citizens provide credible information, it strengthens our ability to stop crime before it escalates.”