Officers of the Kwara State Police Command, working with the National Forest Guard, have arrested 13 suspected cultists, thugs, and drug peddlers during a coordinated raid at Tanke Junction in Ilorin.
The operation took place on Thursday following credible intelligence about hoodlums operating under the guise of commercial motorcyclists.
Police spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said the area had become a known criminal flashpoint in the Ilorin metropolis, linked to cult-related activities, street violence, and drug trafficking.
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During the raid, officers recovered 24 motorcycles, including five without registration. Various suspected illicit substances were also seized, including cannabis sativa, crystal methamphetamine popularly known as ‘ice’, Colorado, tramadol, and other hard drugs.
Preliminary investigations show the suspects used the location as a base for drug peddling, recruiting youths into unlawful groups, intimidating residents, and planning criminal activities across Ilorin and surrounding areas.
Police said efforts are ongoing to arrest other fleeing accomplices and dismantle the network. The suspects in custody will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
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