In the state’s Ijebu-Ode Area, the police in Ogun State have detained Tope Mutairu, a renowned suspect in the Eiye Confraternity who had been on the police command’s blacklist for terrorizing the Igbeba community.
The infamous suspect, also known as “Caution,” was wanted by the police after carrying out multiple atrocities in the neighborhood with his gang, according to a source in the community who did not want to be named out of fear of being victimized.
The suspect’s whereabouts had remained unknown until September 3, 2023, when he reappeared and resumed his atrocious activities in the community.
The police were alerted and they stormed the community while the group was holding one of its meetings at a black spot in the community.
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“The police came on time. They were holding a meeting when they sighted them. Although other members of the gang escaped after seeing the police, Caution, being a person of interest, was chased and arrested by the police team.” the source said.
Speaking with our correspondent on Thursday, the State Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the suspect’s arrest, saying the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department after interrogation.
She said, “While other members of the suspected Eiye Confraternity group fled the scene after sighting our team of the Anti-Crime and Surveillance Unit, the 36-year-old Caution, as he was called, was arrested by our gallant officers following a hard chase.
“Our men have intensified effort to arrest other members of the confraternity. Caution of Imupa Street, Ijebu-Ode, has confessed to being a member of the group and has been placed under intensive interrogation.
“The suspect will be immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department after the investigation.”