Adebayo Adenrele
The Ekiti State Police Command, through the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), has arrested six suspected members of the Alora Confraternity following a violent clash at Inspiration Hotel, Ikere-Ekiti.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu.
The statement continues, ‘The incident occurred when members of the suspected cult group, who had gathered at the hotel for a meeting, reportedly engaged one another in a physical confrontation. One of the members, popularly known as Sucrose sustained severe bodily injuries and was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment.
‘Following the incident, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), in collaboration with surveillance operatives of the Ilupeju Division, swooped on the scene, leading to the arrest of six suspects. They are: mOwolabi 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 reportedly admitted to be members of the alleged Alora Secret Cult Confraternity.
“Items recovered from the suspects include:
One Toyota Camry car, Two face caps bearing the Alora logo, Three plastic cups bearing the Alora logo, One blood-stained shirt, One pair of scissors, One yellow-coloured hand band and One key holder bearing the Alora logo
“Meanwhile, the Command has commenced a manhunt for other fleeing suspects.
“The hotel is also currently being investigated for allegedly permitting its premises to be used for suspected secret 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 other forms of violent crime, and assured residents that the Police will continue to take proactive measures to protect lives and property and maintain peace across the State.
“The Command therefore calls on members of the public to provide credible and timely information that could assist in apprehending the remaining suspects and other criminal elements in order to sustain a peaceful atmosphere in the State”.
