The recent incessant increase comes amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, particularly involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
The suspect’s arrest came five years after six men and a teenage boy were convicted of the victim’s murder in 2021.
Four passengers kidnapped by bandits along the Igbeti-Kishi road in Oyo state have been rescued, the police say.
“I can bet you that the national convention of APGA will adopt him (Mr Tinubu) as our presidential candidate,” said Sly Ezeokenwa, APGA’s national chairman.
The command said that suspect would be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
The victim was shot at WAEC Bus Stop, Ebute Metta.
The CP stated that the command remains resolute in its zero-tolerance against cultism and other violent crimes.
He said the officers ordered him into their vehicle to go prove his innocence at the station.
The CP commended operatives for their professionalism and urged them to intensify efforts to apprehend other suspects.
The police spokesperson said one locally made pistol and two live cartridges were recovered from one of the suspects.
