Kwara PDP Member Nabbed With Guns, Ammunition, Charms

… Sources identify suspect as Bolaji Abdullahi’s hitman

… Investigations still ongoing, says police spokesman

The Kwara State Police Command has announced the arrest of a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Safi Abolaji, who was in possession of guns, cartridges, and charms.

The police spokesperson, Ajayi Okasanmi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday evening.

Okasanmi said the 40-year-old, popularly known as Ojulari, was arrested in Ilorin, the state’s capital, following credible intelligence received from members of the public.

It was stated that the suspect was spotted during a campaign rally organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“Acting swiftly on intelligence to the effect that, at the APC political rally on January 29, 2023, at about 1530 hrs, held at Ojuekun Sarumi area, Ilorin, one Safi Abolaji AKA Ojulari “M,” age 44, of Kankatu area, Ilorin, was overpowered by public-spirited persons and policemen with two locally made short-guns with cartridges and some charms found in his possession.

During the investigation, the suspect, who confirmed to be an active member of the Aye confraternity, who was also just recently released from the correctional facility after serving a prison term, could not sufficiently explain his presence at the rally, having confirmed to be a member of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the state,” the police statement read.

Okasanmi further stated that an investigation is ongoing to establish Ojulari’s motive and to arrest other members of his cult group.

He added that the suspect would be charged in court as soon as the investigation into his case is concluded.

While the police are on the lookout for Ojulari’s accomplices and financiers, sources have identified him with the PDP flag bearer in the Kwara Central Senatorial election, Bolaji Abdullahi.

In a photograph that is making the rounds on social media, the suspect was pictured with Abdullahi’s campaign materials during the last rally for the PDP candidate in Ilorin West.

However, the campaign team of Mallam Abdullahi has denied links or relationships to the suspect or his nefarious acts.

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