Just in: Police Arrest Notorious Cultist Linked to Multiple Killings in Osun State
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a notorious cultist, Fatai Abass, who had been on the watchlist of the command for over a year. Abass, who is 23 years old and also known as “Gbefawo,” was apprehended on Saturday evening at the Oke Baale Area of Osogbo, the state capital, by the operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad of the Command.
The arrest came following a tip-off, and it was reported that Abass was trailed for months without success until he was finally apprehended.
According to a reliable security source, Abass is a popular and feared cultist who has been linked to various deadly clashes among rival cult groups in Osun. The source added that Abass had attacked people at different times in the past in areas such as Oke Baale, School Road, Oke Ayepe, Idi Omo, Ilesa Garage, and Oke Ijetu, all within the Osogbo metropolis.
During the arrest, a locally made pistol and one live cartridge were recovered from Abass, and he confessed to multiple killings that had occurred in Osogbo. When contacted for confirmation on Sunday, the spokesperson for the Osun Command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the arrest and stated that an investigation will continue to get others involved in the crime. Opalola further declared that the Command would not allow criminals the space to operate in Osun.
The arrest of Fatai Abass is a significant breakthrough in the fight against cultism and other criminal activities in Osun. The police command deserves commendation for its efforts in apprehending the suspect and ensuring that justice is served. It is hoped that the investigation will uncover other members of the cult group and bring them to book. The government, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other stakeholders in the state should continue to collaborate with the security agencies to eradicate cultism and other forms of criminality in Osun. The public is also urged to provide useful information to the police and other security agencies to help them track down criminals and make the state safe for all.
