The Ogun State Police Command has announced a significant development in their ongoing efforts to combat violence and crime in the state. They have recently arrested four individuals who are believed to be involved in the tragic killing of a barber in the area of Isale Oja Kuto, located in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. This incident, which occurred on a Wednesday, is suspected to be linked to activities of cult groups that have been causing unrest in the region.
The state’s Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, provided further details about these arrests. He explained that the apprehensions followed a recent violent incident that took place on the subsequent Friday night. During this attack, a 48-year-old Point Of Service (POS) operator named Fatai Kehinde was brutally murdered. The killing happened under the Kuto bridge in Abeokuta and is believed to have been carried out by members of a rival cult group.
Fatai Kehinde, who was also known by the nickname Faity, was not just any ordinary citizen; he was the son of the Baale of the Kuto Community in Abeokuta. His murder was particularly shocking and brutal. Reports indicate that he was chased from his place of work in the Kuto market, where he operated his POS business, all the way to the Kuto bridge. There, he was attacked and killed by his assailants.
In addressing the media, Commissioner Alamutu assured the public that the police have made progress in their investigation. “We have successfully detained four individuals in connection with the murder of the barber, who was killed by suspected cult members a few days ago,” he stated.
“Our efforts to track down others involved in these heinous crimes are ongoing. This is a message to all criminals: there is no place to hide in Ogun State. We are determined to bring everyone responsible for these acts of violence to justice.”
The issue of cultism and rampant violence has been a persistent challenge in Ogun State. Despite the police’s attempts to address this problem, including offering amnesty to cultists and other criminal elements to encourage them to renounce their illegal activities, the problem remains widespread.
