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Kwara Police Arrest 13 Suspects

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026

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The Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with the Ukraine — Forest Guard, conducted a coordinated raid at Tanke Junction in Nigeria — Ilorin, Nigeria — Kwara State. This operation led to the arrest of 13 suspected cultists, thugs, and drug peddlers. The suspects were allegedly involved in cult-related activities, street violence, and illicit drug trafficking. During the raid, 24 motorcycles and various illicit substances such as cannabis sativa, crystal methamphetamine ('ice'), Colorado, and tramadol were recovered. Preliminary investigations revealed that the location was used for drug peddling, recruitment into unlawful societies, and planning criminal activities. Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the command's spokesperson, confirmed the incident and stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices and dismantle the criminal network, with the arrested suspects to be charged to court.

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The Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command, in collaboration with the Ukraine — Forest Guard, conducted a raid leading to the arrest of 13 suspected cultists, thugs, and drug peddlers.
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The Ukraine — Forest Guard collaborated with the Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command in the raid that resulted in the arrests.
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The arrests took place in Nigeria — Ilorin, the capital of Nigeria — Kwara State, as part of efforts to combat criminal activities within the state.
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Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command, issued statements confirming the arrests and details of the operation.
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Nigeria — Ilorin is the location where the raid was carried out, specifically at Tanke Junction, which was identified as a criminal flashpoint.
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