One Ismaila Adeyemi, 49, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police command, Federal Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) for allegedly killing Hector Jobateh, winner of the 2007 Gulder Ultimate Search.
The police also arrested eight persons suspected to be members of a cult group terrorizing Lagos Island, Lagos State.
Hector was shot dead at his New Oko-Oba residence in Agege, Lagos State on September 4 shortly after he picked a sibling from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja.
The disclosure of the arrest was made known by command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole, in a statement issued on Wednesday.
The statement reads in part: “The suspect who was arrested at Gas line, Ominiyi in Ijoko area of Ogun State confessed to the crime and other numerous crimes while other members of his gang have been arrested.
“The suspects would be charged to court after investigation is concluded.
“The command wishes to restate its commitment in partnership with members of the public and urge them to always come forward with useful information that would assist the police in discharging their duties,” Famous-Cole said.
Also speaking on the suspected cult members arrested, Famous-Cole said: “At about 6:30 pm on Sept. 17, the command received a distress call from residents in the area that unknown hoodlums were engaging themselves and parading dangerous weapons at Evans Street Lagos Island.
“Upon the information received, police operatives from the command trailed the suspects to their hideout at Federation Hotel located at Andrew Street Lagos Island.
“Eight suspects were arrested and useful information of one Rasak Olalekan Kareem a.k.a Falapa; 25 who is believed to be the gang leader of the ‘Eye’ cult was obtained.
“The Lagos State police command is hereby using this medium to declare Rasak Olalekan Kareem a.k.a. Falapa wanted and if seen anywhere, he should be apprehended and handed over to the nearest police station.
‘’Meanwhile, all suspects arrested so far would soon be charged to court.”
