* Joseph Eribo,
Ekiti Police Commissioner
By Emmanuel Onwusoro, Ado-Ekiti
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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The Ekiti State Police Command has directed Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Heads of Operations and Intelligence Units to commence what it calls continuous intelligence-led raiding of criminal hideouts, constant bush combing, and visibility policing.
The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, who said this while parading suspects at the Command’s headquarters, Ado-Ekiti, advised the concerned officers to ensure a good working relationship with other sister agencies and the non-state actors.
He gave an assurance that the Command under his leadership will continue to prioritize the safety of lives and properties of all the good people of Ekiti State. He warned criminal elements to turn a new leaf, steer clear, or risk facing the full wrath of the law.
Some of the crimes/achievements as enunciated by the police include:
– Case of Conspiracy, Stealing, and Illegal Possession of Firearms
On 14/09/2025 at about 15:30, operatives of the Command Rapid Response Squad (RRS) embarked on intelligence-led surveillance within the Ado-Ekiti metropolis. During the operation, two suspects, Bolaji Kazeem and Isa Sikirulahi, were intercepted while riding on a TVS NEO motorcycle at the Isato area of Ado-Ekiti. Upon searching them, one locally made pistol loaded with a live cartridge and one battle axe were found in their possession.
During the investigation, the two suspects confessed that they specialize in removing vehicles and motorcycles from where they are parked, especially within the Ado-Ekiti metropolis. They further confessed that they recently stole two Toyota Camry vehicles within Ado-Ekiti and have sold them to a dealer who is currently at large.
Further investigation led to the recovery of another stolen TVS NEO motorcycle in their hideout in the Omisanjana area of Ado-Ekiti. Investigation is in progress for possible arrest and prosecution of the receivers of the stolen vehicles and the recovery of the stolen items.
– Case of Conspiracy and Stealing
On 25/09/2025 at about 17:00 hrs, one Abolaji Rasheed, a.k.a. B.J., a resident of Owena, Osun State, was arrested while attempting to steal a motorcycle along Igbara Odo Road, Ogotun-Ekiti, alongside his gang members, who narrowly escaped from the scene of the crime. In the course of investigation, the arrested suspect confessed that he and his syndicate member who escaped during the arrest specialize in removing motorcycles from where they are parked within Ekiti State. He further confessed that they have stolen four motorcycles recently, which have all been sold to their customers somewhere in Osun State.
However, one unregistered Boxer Bajaj motorcycle that was ridden to the scene by the suspects was recovered.
Effort is ongoing for the possible arrest of the fleeing suspect and the receivers and the recovery of the stolen motorcycles.
Case of Stealing:
On 11/09/2025 at about 08:00 hrs, a complainant reported at Ado Central Police Headquarters that his DYNA 150 TOYOTA CABSTER VEHICLE, which he parked the previous day inside Tipper Garage, Ijiku-Ijigbo, Ado-Ekiti, had been stolen by an unknown thief or thieves.
The Command operatives at different pindown points and those on surveillance were immediately alerted, and this led to the arrest of two suspects, namely Mohammed Jamiu and Ahmed, who were intercepted in the stolen vehicle while trying to drive it out of Ado-Ekiti.
During the investigation, the suspect confessed to having stolen the vehicle and was on their way to deliver it to their master, who is currently at large.
Effort is ongoing for the possible arrest of the alleged master and the recovery of other stolen vehicles/items.
4. Case of Defilement:
The Aramoko Divisional Police Headquarters, on 25/09/2025, arrested one AJETOMOBI AYOMIDE “22 YRS” for defiling an 8-year-old child on many occasions and threatening to kill her if she exposes the act.
It was revealed that the father of the victim came to the station and reported on 24/09/2025 at about 21:50 hrs that her daughter disclosed to him that while he and her mother were away from the house sometime last year (2024) in December, the suspect, who was an apprentice in his shop, took her inside and had carnal knowledge of her.
Furthermore, the mother of the victim revealed that since last December, she noticed that blood has been coming out of her daughter’s private part; little did she know that someone had forcefully had sexual intercourse with her. She stated that they have been going to different hospitals since then for medical treatments.
During the investigation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime and stated that he only had carnal knowledge of the victim four times.
The case is currently being investigated by the Gender Unit of the State CID, after which the suspect will be charged in court for prosecution.
– Case of Rape:
On 22/09/2025, the Iworoko Divisional Police Headquarters arrested one Prophet Ajayi Oluwatoyin, 40 years old, for raping a 20-year-old 100-level student of Ekiti State University.
The victim explained that she and her friends have been going to the prophet’s church for prayers to enable them to gain favor and succeed in life. She stated that on the day the incident occurred, she went to the Prophet alone, and after giving her a liquid substance to drink, she felt dizzy and slept off. According to her, she woke up after some time only to discover that she was raped by the Prophet, as there was a white substance suspected to be sperm inside and all over her private part.
During the investigation, the suspect did not deny committing the crime.
The case has been transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID for thorough investigation and prosecution of the suspect.
According to Eribo, all the suspects will be arraigned in court.
The police boss appreciated members of the public whose credible and timely information supplied led to the achievements. Adding that this should be sustained to ensure a safer and better society.
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