Navy Arrests Suspected Notorious Cultist, FRSC Arrest 28 Traffic Offenders in Ondo

Fidelis David in Akure

Men of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Igbokoda in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have arrested a 24-year old Tosin Wanlele for suspected cult-related activities in the region.

This is just as the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Ondo State Command, stated that it has arrested more than 28 traffic offenders within one month across the state.

The Executive Officer of Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Igbokoda, on behalf of the Commanding Officer, Captain Wasuku Alushi, while parading the suspected notorious cultist before journalists in Igbokoda yesterday revealed that the move was in an attempt to sustain the fight against cultism and other criminal activities in their area of operation which was successful following the arrest of the suspect on November 12, 2023.

He said: “The suspect was alleged with others who are currently at large to have been harassing and intimidating passers-by with dangerous weapons. Consequently, based on credible intelligence, we responded and effected the arrest of the suspect, Tosin Wanlele.

“It would also interest you to know that the suspect was confirmed by the head of the vigilante in Igbokoda to be a notorious cultist who has been terrorising the people of Igbokoda for a long time.

“Accordingly, he has since been handed over to the Department of State Service (DSS) for further investigation. It is pertinent to state that the Base has continued to collaborate with other security agencies in Ondo state to stem the tide of cultism within its area of operation.”

He, however, stated that as at the time of making this report, Igbokoda and its environs are relatively calm and will continue to remain so.

“Nonetheless, the Base will further to maintain its aggressive posture against any form of criminality so as to enable legitimate businesses to thrive undeterred. The Base is also calling on the good people of Igbokoda not to hesitate in providing timely and actionable intelligence on criminal elements for possible arrest,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the state Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr. Ezekiel SonAllah, said the 28 traffic offenders were arrested within one month across the state.

SonAllah, who said the arrest was made in Akure, the state capital, and its environs, said: “Driving against traffic is a very serious road violation. We have already arrested 28 offenders and I want to appeal to motorists to avoid following one way.

“It is something like this that easily leads to crashes and normally turns to fatal accidents. We must be self-disciplined to maintain your lane. People should avoid one-way driving because it is always dangerous. It’s more common with motorcycle riders. But we are still appealing to every road user against using one way because of its nearness to their destinations. We want to be safe, and to ensure our safety, everyone must avoid taking one way.”