Nineteen suspects have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command in connection with the violent cult clashes that rocked Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area, on Monday.
Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment of the situation on Tuesday, the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, assured that those found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
The clashes, which claimed five lives, prompted Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to impose a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the ancient town to restore order.
Providing an update to journalists, Commissioner Afolabi stated that the arrests were part of efforts to curb further violence in the area.
“Currently, we have 19 suspects in our custody, and our records confirm four deaths. We assure peace-loving citizens of a conducive environment,” he said.
He emphasized that the police had restored peace to the affected areas, noting that his team observed calm in the community during the assessment visit.
“For those who hate peace, they will not find it easy with us. Wherever they go, we will track them down, and the law will catch up with them,” Afolabi added.
The Commissioner reiterated the police’s commitment to ensuring compliance with the curfew and urged residents to cooperate with security agencies in maintaining peace.
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