The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected ritualist who was caught while he was trying to kill a 10-year-old boy.

The command said it received a distress call about the attempted culpable homicide and subsequently arrested the suspected ritualist.

A statement by DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, the spokesperson for the state police command on Sunday said, “According to information received from the police at C Division, on the 2nd of July 2024 at about 1800 hrs, a report was received from Onidoko Police Post indicating that at about 1730 hrs, an incident occurred in the Abab Oke-Foma area of Ilorin.

“It was reported that a 10-year-old boy, Akeem Nurudeen, resident of Abab area Abayawo, Ilorin, was hawking pepper when he was lured into a room by a suspect identified as Isiaka Adeniyi, aged 46, from Ifedapo Community, Oke-Foma area, Ilorin.

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“The suspect allegedly lured the victim under the pretext of purchasing pepper, but instead covered the victim’s face with cloth and attempted to slaughter him with a knife.

“Thanks to the swift action of vigilant community members, the suspect was apprehended and brought to the station. Preliminary investigation is currently underway, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough and discreet investigation.

“The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya psc(+) commends the proactive efforts of the community members in apprehending the suspect and ensuring that justice is served in this grievous matter.

“We urge the public to remain calm as we continue our investigation and assure that the police will leave no stone unturned in ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Kwara State,” it added.

A viral video has emerged showing a rather large crowd of constituents from the Edu/Patigi/Moro Federal constituency in Kwara State showing their disapproval and booing their Representative, Hon. Ahmed Saba. 

The incident occurred during his visit to the district on Tuesday, where he was participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) council primary election for the Edu local government area.

An eyewitness who spoke to SaharaReporters said the people were enraged because the lawmaker allegedly wanted to impose Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq’s preferred candidate on them, so they vehemently rejected it.

“The Honourable Member representing Edu/Patigi/Moro Federal constituency Hon. Ahmed Saba (Ajia Shonga) was disgraced in his ward, Edu Local Government as the APC primary was going on because they were trying to impose their candidate on the people,” the eyewitness told SaharaReporters.

The candidate reportedly preferred by the governor is Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Ndamugoro but SaharaReporters learnt that the people of the constituency rejected him because they believed the candidate would also fail them like his godfather. 

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Kwara APC Lawmaker Booed, Labelled ‘Thief’ By Constituents Over ‘Poor Representation, Move To Impose Governor’s Preferred Candidate’ pic.twitter.com/KkCLhByA0z

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The eyewitness said: “He (the lawmaker) failed his constituency woefully. Stakeholders, including Hon. Mohammed Baba Ibrahim and Alhaji Bello (Teaching Service Commission – TESCOM Chairman), attempted to impose Ndamugoro, claiming they were acting on the governor’s directives.

“However, the masses refused, leading to a disruption of the primary process. As a result, no primary election was held in Edu Local Government Area, and the consensus arrangement was rendered null and void.”

“The event exposed deep-seated resentment against the imposition of candidates, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and representative selection process,” the witness added.

Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), the veteran Nigerian actor has turned a year older.

The actor celebrated his 63rd birthday on July 6, receiving an outpouring of love and well wishes from colleagues, fans, and friends in the entertainment industry.

To mark the occasion, RMD shared stylish photos of himself on Instagram, expressing gratitude to God, his family, and friends for their unwavering support.

The post was met with a flood of congratulatory messages and admiration from his followers, celebrating the actor’s milestone and legacy.

He wrote: “Celebrating 63 years of blessings! Immensely grateful to God, my amazing family, cherished friends, and unwavering fans who stand by me. I salute you all!.”

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RMD’s post received an outpouring of congratulations and blessings from celebrities like Chinedu Ikedieze, Mercy Aigbe, Ruth Kadiri, Mo Abudu, Ushbebe, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Broda Shaggi, and Kiekie, among others.