Operatives of the Osun State Amotekun Corps have successfully captured a well-known cultist, Taiwo Ogunsola.The arrest was made in Ilesha. Ogunsola, 29, was said to have been on the police list of wanted criminals.
According to a statement issued by Brigadier-General Bashir Adewimbi, Commandant of the Amotekun Corps, Taiwo was apprehended following a tip-off provided by residents of the Olomilagbala area of the town.
“Amotekun operatives swung into action immediately and burst the residence of the suspect where he was arrested and dangerous weapons, including a dane gun and axe were found on him.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Eiye confraternity and he has been a member for a long time.
“The suspect has been on the wanted list of the Osun Police Anti-Cultism Unit for a long time and has been handed over for further investigation and prosecution”, he said.
