The Ekiti Police Command showcased Alhaji Baboga, who is accused of involvement in the murder of two traditional rulers in the Ikole Axis on January 29, 2024. Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Dare Ogundare disclosed the arrest, highlighting the collaborative efforts of state security agencies in capturing the suspect in a forest between Ayedun and Ayebode.
Ogundare mentioned that the apprehended suspect has confessed to the crime, and ongoing efforts aim to capture his accomplices. No arrests were made during the operation to rescue abducted school pupils and teachers. However, additional suspects were arrested in Oke Osun, Ikere Ekiti, Igbo Okah, and the Iju-Ikere boundary forest.
Regarding ransom payment for the Emure abductees, the AIG asserted that the Nigeria Police do not support such payments. He commended the Inspector General of Police and the Ekiti State governor for their swift intervention in securing the release of the school pupils and their teacher.
During questioning by journalists, the murder suspect, Baboga, confirmed his participation in the crime.
