The command cautioned residents of the state against spreading false news.
According to the commissioner, efforts are ongoing to arrest the second suspect who is at large.
There was tight security around APC secretariat in Ogba, Ikeja, Thursday as electoral officers and materials were deployed for the party’s governorship primary election.
Police command in Kwara has arrested five suspected cult members following a major intelligence-driven operation by the Violent Crimes Response Unit.
The Force spokesperson, Anthony Placid, in a statement on Saturday, said the 17 policemen were killed on May 8, 2026.
Mr Awosanya’s advocacy to end police brutality and extra-judicial killings culminated in the 2020 #EndSARS protests and resulted in the disbandment of the police unit.
A suspect was arrested after his gang members engaged the officers in a gun duel.
“Our mandate is to face criminals and criminality at whatever level,” the police said.
Mr Jimoh reiterated the command’s zero tolerance to cultism and all forms of violent crimes in the state.
Mr Okpebholo assured the public that the case would not be swept under the carpet, vowing to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.
