Police in Kwara State nab multiple suspects in separate investigations involving child abuse, ritual killings, and kidnapping.
A concerned resident in Ilorin exposed a harrowing case of domestic torture on September 30, 2026, after questioning a 12-year-old girl buying a suspicious substance late at night, according to information published by punchng.
Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi disclosed that the intervention led to a wider crackdown across Kwara State, resulting in multiple arrests for child abuse, murder, kidnapping, and suspected ritual offences through intelligence gathering and local vigilante collaboration.
The extensive police operations dismantled criminal networks involved in grave desecration, machete attacks, and ransom demands, bringing several high-profile suspects into custody across different local government areas in the region.
Kwara child abuse investigation details
The 12-year-old victim, Misturah Babatunde, was spotted buying GV solution at 9:26 pm in the Idigba area of Adewole, prompting the resident to investigate her late-night outing and uncover the severe domestic abuse she suffered.
Police stated the girl was beaten with an electrical wire and had her buttocks burnt with a hot coal-pot after losing N100 while hawking soya beans, locally known as beske, for her stepmother.
The command identified the suspects as Babatunde Mustapha, the biological father, stepmother Abdulrahman Aisat, and neighbor Bashirat Abdulfatai, who have been arraigned and remanded at the Oke-Kura Correctional Facility.
Omupo cemetery grave desecration arrests
In a separate probe, police arrested Abu Jimoh and Ayo Jimoh at 5:00 am on October 8, 2026, while they were allegedly digging graves at a cemetery in Omupo, months after residents discovered disturbed bodies missing their heads.
The suspects reportedly confessed during interrogation and identified a herbalist, Mukaila Bello, as the alleged buyer of the missing human heads, prompting ongoing investigations by the Kwara State Police Command.
Separately, operatives arrested Kamalden Lukmon and AbdulGaniyu Ibrahim along Bakase Road in Alapa with two suspected human hands intended for money-making rituals, allegedly supplied by a vigilante member.
Agah village machete murder case
Police investigated the murder of 65-year-old Alhaji Lawal Umar, whose body was found with multiple machete wounds inside his tent at a Fulani camp in Agah Village on October 6, 2026.
Following a tip-off, officers arrested his 25-year-old son-in-law, Salihu Seidu, on October 9, who confessed to the killing during interrogation, claiming he believed the victim caused his son's death two weeks prior.
Meanwhile, relentless efforts also led to the arrest of Abubakar Usman, also known as Jaye, at Jebba Cattle Market for kidnapping incidents, ransom demands, and the killing of local vigilantes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How was the Kwara child abuse case exposed?
A concerned resident in the Idigba area of Adewole questioned a 12-year-old girl buying a substance late at night, leading her to reveal she was tortured by her stepmother and father.
Who was arrested for the Omupo cemetery grave desecration?
Police operatives arrested Abu Jimoh and Ayo Jimoh while they were allegedly digging graves at the Omupo cemetery, where bodies had previously been found exhumed without heads.
What led to the arrest of Salihu Seidu in Agah Village?
Salihu Seidu was arrested by police following a tip-off after the 65-year-old victim was found murdered inside his tent with multiple machete wounds.
What other crimes were connected to the Kwara police crackdown?
The police also arrested suspects linked to kidnapping, ransom demands, ritual-related offences involving human parts, and attacks on members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria.
