Saturday, June 13, 2026
FB X LI YT
Breaking
ABIOLA AND THE ANCIENT JOURNEY OF JUNE 12 – By Dare Babarinsa, CON Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman of Oodua Investment Company Limited, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. A proud moment for Yoruba land as he addresses the gathering on regional unity and progress. Representative from the DAWN Commission speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference, addressing the gathering on regional integration, collaboration with Think Yoruba First, and the future of Yoruba land in a multipolar world. The event was held in partnership with the DAWN Commission. Otunba Deji Osibogun, Convener of Yoruba Koya Leadership and Training Foundation, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. He addressed the gathering on leadership development, grassroots mobilisation, and the urgent need to build the next generation of Yoruba leaders. Oba Francis Olusola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon Kingdom, speaks at the Think Yoruba First 4th Global Conference. The royal father spoke on the critical role of traditional institutions in securing the nation and praised Think Yoruba First for their tireless work in advancing the cause of Yoruba land, declaring that the movement is the future of Yoruba progress and unity. “No One Is More Qualified Than Me” – Senator Dickson Declares Obi Not Doing NDC Any Favour Caribbean Nation Opens Doors: Grenada Grants Nigerians Visa-Free Access, Seeks Direct Flights and Investment Economic Invasion, Physical and Psychological Warfare on Yoruba Land
CULTURE

Islamic Cleric Arrested After Threatening ‘Isese’ Traditional Adherents

August 31, 2023 • 2 min read

Image Credit: Vanguard Newspaper

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a controversial Islamic cleric, Alfa Salah Ayodeji for allegedly threatening some traditional religion practitioners in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on orders of the state police commissioner.

Alfa Salah who had earlier been declared wanted by the police was paroled after his arrest on Wednesday, according to Vanguard Newspaper.

It was learned that Alfa Salah was seen pleading for forgiveness, saying he did not know that his action was dangerous and capable of causing a breach of peace in the state.

Contrary to what he said in the video, Ayodeji, who appeared sober and apologetic, said the state Police Commissioner, Ebunoluwarotimi Adelesi, did not send him to threaten the traditional religion practitioners nor was she aware of his visit to the shop of the people he harassed based on their religious difference.

The Islamic cleric, who claimed to run two Quranic schools in Ilorin and Ogbomoso, Òyó State, apologised to the couple, traditional religion adherents, Muslim organisations, and members of the Alaran family, whom he had threatened.

“It is true that I went to Alaran compound to threaten and warn Tajudeen and his wife about Isese religion, which I think they were worshipping. I didn’t know that what I was doing was dangerous and could lead to a religious war.

“I want to beg all Nigerians to pardon me for what I had done. I’m begging Tajudeen, the Alaran family and the Alfas for what I had done. Nobody sent me, it was when the video went viral that I realised that what I had done was wrong,” he was quoted as saying.

He begged Nigerians, the state government, the state Police Command and his victims to pardon him, claiming that he had no prior police record.

The police declared Salah wanted on Monday after he threatened a family believed to be traditional religion practitioners.

The Police Commissioner, Adelesi, in a meeting with Salah Ayodeji’s family on Monday night asked them to produce the suspect by Wednesday for alleged terrorism and defamation.

The state police chief also chastised the family for “the poor training of their son”.

“Is it because Tajudeen’s wife is from Osun State? Does that mean she’s a traditionalist? Or are there no Muslims in Osun State,” the police commissioner had said.