The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested two suspects over alleged burglary, unlawful possession of firearms and suspected cult-related activities in Ilorin, recovering two locally fabricated firearms and a live cartridge during the operation.
According to the Command, the arrests followed intelligence-led investigations launched after receiving separate reports of burglary and housebreaking incidents in parts of Ilorin, where mobile phones, laptops, electronic appliances and other valuables were stolen.
Public Relations Officer, ASC I Ayoola Shola, in a statement issued on Thursday, disclosed that operatives of the Command’s Tracking Unit, acting on credible intelligence, arrested one of the suspects, Ajiboye Oluwatobi, popularly known as “Kush-T,” at a suspected criminal hideout in the Danialu area of Gaa-Akanbi, Ilorin.
The statement added that further intelligence-driven operations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Dayo Sesan, also known as “Sexy.” During the operation, officers recovered two locally fabricated firearms and one live cartridge from his possession.
Preliminary investigations, according to the NSCDC, revealed that the suspects are allegedly linked to a criminal syndicate suspected of carrying out burglary and related criminal activities in the Tanke, Pipeline and Gaa-Akanbi areas of Ilorin.
The Command also disclosed that the suspects identified themselves as members of the Aiye Confraternity. It said investigations were ongoing to determine the full scope of their alleged criminal activities, identify other members of the syndicate and ensure all those connected to the criminal enterprise are brought to justice.
NSCDC said the recovered exhibits include two locally fabricated firearms and one live cartridge, adding that the suspects would be charged before a court of competent jurisdiction upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Command, under the leadership of Commandant Abbas Mohammed, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property through intelligence-led operations, proactive crime prevention strategies and collaboration with other security agencies and members of the public.
It also urged residents of Kwara State to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance public safety across the state.