Police Arrest 3,490 Suspects for Various Crimes in Ekiti in 2025
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 3,490 suspects for various criminal offences across the state in 2025.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Joseph Eribo, disclosed this during an end-of-year briefing and interaction with journalists in Ado-Ekiti.
He said all suspects were investigated and prosecuted in line with the law, adding that the command’s efforts contributed to improved security in the state.
According to Eribo, crime rates dropped in 2025 compared to 2024. Murder cases reduced from 53 to 37, kidnapping from 17 to 7, rape from 41 to 31, cultism from 12 to 7, housebreaking from 82 to 65, armed robbery from 18 to 7, defilement from 26 to 24, and attempted murder from 26 to 18 cases.
The CP also decorated four newly promoted Chief Superintendents of Police: Adeniran Akinwumi, Ofanson Vincent, Ogunleye Kehinde and Falade Sesan Reuben.
Highlighting key breakthroughs, Eribo said three suspects were arrested on November 20, 2025, in Ado-Ekiti while allegedly planning bank attacks.
Another suspect, Jerimiah Nwagh, was arrested on November 3 for allegedly aiding kidnappers involved in an abduction in Oke-Ako-Ekiti.
He assured residents of intensified patrols and proactive policing in 2026.
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