Nigeria, July 16 -- The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist and recovered a locally fabricated pistol during a joint security operation in Ilorin.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the arrest followed intelligence-driven operations carried out by police operatives in collaboration with other security agencies and the Kwara State Polytechnic Security Unit.

The statement identified the suspect as Agboola Olamilekan, who was allegedly found in possession of the locally fabricated firearm.

The police said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle violent criminal networks, curb cult-related activities and prevent the proliferatio...