Police arrest 2 persons of interest linked to outlawed criminal gang in Muhoroni

The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended an individual accused of journeying from Anambra State to exact vengeance for his brother's demise. The suspect was apprehended by the Safer Highway Patrol while being interrogated by them on Ife Road after being stopped during a routine search. According to DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, Public Relations Officer for the command, the suspect's answers during interrogation pointed to his intention to commit a revenge killing for his brother's death.

Olayinka revealed that the suspect was apprehended following the discovery of a firearm and ammunition during the search. The suspect informed the police that he was working in Benue State when he received news that his brother had died at a school in Oka, allegedly murdered by someone. The suspect claimed he returned to Oyo State after receiving the news but lost his mother shortly after his brother's death.

He stated that he later received information indicating that the individual he believed responsible for his brother's death was residing in Oyo State, which spurred him to travel to the state. During questioning, the suspect confirmed his intentions to travel to Oyo State at the time of his arrest. He admitted to purchasing the firearm from a friend for ₦20,000 and confirmed his membership in the Vikings' confraternity.

When asked about his deceased brother's involvement in a cult group, the suspect could not confirm as he was not with him at school. The suspect is currently undergoing investigation to establish his connections and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.