Operatives of the Kwara State police command, have arrested three individuals over suspected arson attack on a residential facility in Ilorin, the state capital, over alleged non secular points.
They’re Salihu Saka, Abubakar Salihu, and Yekini Olohuntele.
The incident occurred at Isale-Koto space of Ilorin metropolis on January 1,2026 at about 7.p.m, in keeping with the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Saturday.
The spokesperson mentioned “The Kwara State Police Command is conscious of a video circulating on-line. The video depicts an aged girl saying her place of residence was fully razed by hearth.
”The Command has commenced thorough investigation into the hearth incident suspected to be an act of arson at Isale Koko Space, Ilorin.
”On 2nd January, 2026 at about 10:00pm, a resident, Mrs. T.A Olorisha reported at C Division, Oja Oba, that her home was set ablaze by unknown individuals. The incident was mentioned to have occurred on 1st January, 2026 at about 7:00pm, whereas she was away.”
The complainant alleged that she had acquired threats in November 2025 from some people, together with Alhaji Salihu Saka 63years, Alhaji Abubakar Salihu 58years and Alhaji Yekini Olohuntele 67years, allegedly over non secular variations, as she is a conventional worshipper.
“All three suspects are at present in police custody, aiding investigations.
”No life was misplaced, as nobody was contained in the constructing on the time of the incident. The worth of the property destroyed is but to be ascertained,” the spokesperson added.
The Command assured members of the general public that concerted efforts are ongoing to apprehend the opposite perpetrators, whereas all allegations are being diligently investigated.
The police command reiterated its dedication to defending lives, property, and the basic rights of all residents, no matter non secular or cultural beliefs, urging members of the general public to stay calm and supply helpful info that would support the investigation.
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