Police in Ekiti State arrest a suspected cult member, Sunday Samuel, in Efon Alaaye/Efon-Ekiti. The arrest is reported to take place in connection with alleged cult-related activities. Officers recover a locally made, single-barrel gun from the suspect.
Vanguard reports the firearm is loaded with one cartridge and that police also recover a mobile phone. The Punch similarly says police recover a locally made gun after the arrest. Both outlets attribute the action to the Ekiti State Police Command and present the case as part of efforts to address cult-related violence in the state. While the accounts largely match on the suspect’s name and the recovered weapon, they differ in the amount of detail provided, including whether police mention additional items beyond the gun.
Police have not indicated, in the provided reports, the suspect’s next steps in the criminal process or additional evidence beyond the recovery. The reports focus on the arrest and the items found at the time of detention.