Ayodeji Dedeigbo and Edwin Eriye
Following sustained monitoring, the Bariga Detectives have confirmed the arrest of One Emmanuel Olatunde, alias ‘Pastor’, aged 31, of No. 27 Oremenunu Ibafo Street, Bariga suspected to be a cultist.
The suspect, who is an ex-convict, is a high ranking member of Eiye Confraternity.
The Bariga police Division stated that the suspect has been terrorizing people of Bariga and its environs.
The suspect was also confirmed to be linked to series of robberies and murder cases in Bariga.
“He is responsible for the murder of one Ahmed Karowi, an Aiye Confraternity Kingpin who was killed on Wednesday last week.
“Investigation is ongoing and the suspect will soon be charged to court”, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana said.