Security Operatives Arrest Most Wanted Cultist In Lokoja
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Sep 27, 2021
Security operatives in Lokoja, Kogi State have arrested the most wanted and dreaded cultist in the region, Musa Muhammed.
READ ALSO: 2 Billion Scandal: Inside Gavice Logistics, EFCC's Probe, and the Future of Its CEO
Muhammed who was declared wanted in the state was apprehended by security operatives on Sunday night at the Old Market area of Lokoja, Kogi State.
READ ALSO: KEBBI 2023: How I Got Luxury Cars Shared To Supporters -Malami Explains Amid Backlash
It gathered that the suspected cultist who is a member of Eiye Confraternity had been linked to killings in Lokoja and its environs recently.
READ ALSO: How NDLEA Finally Captured Drug Kingpin Who Killed Three Officers After 12 Years on the Run
Muhammed was apprehended on Sunday alongside Ahmed Nana.
READ ALSO: INEC Sued Over 'Missing' 55.9bn 2019 Election Funds
A resident of Lokoja, Yahaya Usman while speaking on the development said, "These dastardly acts committed by the daredevil cultist are no doubt punishable under the recently enacted law which prohibits cultism in Kogi State."
READ ALSO: Fresh Trouble For President Tinubu, As Atiku Files Another Suit In US Court
Another resident identified as Yakubu Bello said, "Sadly, this has been a major hiccup with security agencies as influential family members pervert the course of justice in curbing killings and other criminalities in the community.
READ ALSO: How Suspects Used Fake Alert to Acquire 75m Mercedes Benz GLE In Kano
"Perpetrators of these acts usually have sponsors who easily get them released after committing these heinous crimes.
READ ALSO: Court seizes $4.7 million, N830 million, assets linked to Emefiele
"I can authoritatively inform you that some of his family members and associates are currently making moves to release him from military custody."
READ ALSO: 2023: Bishop Onuoha Reveals Why Faith Leaders Should Not Shy Away From Politics |WATCH VIDEO
A trader at the old market, Awelu Dauda said, "We don't sleep with our two eyes closed due to these unfortunate activities of cultists killing themselves and looting of our shops.
READ ALSO: T0P ST0RY: List Of APC Gov's Allegedly Working With Buni To Undermine Party Convention Revealed
"Sporadic shootings in the air, looting of shops and killing of innocent souls are the order of the day; this ugly incident must be put to rest in this ancient community."
Related Stories
How Suspects Used Fake Alert to Acquire 75m Mercedes Benz GLE In Kano
How NDLEA Finally Captured Drug Kingpin Who Killed Three Officers After 12 Years on the Run
INEC Sued Over 'Missing' 55.9bn 2019 Election Funds
How NDLEA Uncovered a Massive Lekki Drug Lab and Arrested Its Saudi-Bound Owner | SEE PHOTOS
2 Billion Scandal: Inside Gavice Logistics, EFCC's Probe, and the Future of Its CEO
Popular Islamic Cleric Found Dead In Zamfara
""
— Thompson Nsisongabasi