Mr Olayinka noted that coordinated search and rescue efforts had commenced to trail the suspects behind the act.
The victim was reportedly the daughter of the wife’s cousin.
The command urged residents in the state to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the police.
He said the suspects, whose ages range between 20 and 30, allegedly confessed to being members of a secret cult group.
The CP commended the operatives for their prompt and professional response.
The spokesman urged citizens of the state to remain law-abiding, vigilant and supportive of the police.
Mr Ndukwe described the incidents as unfortunate and consoled with individuals and families who lost their loved ones in the accidents.
Mr Omolori-Aliyu noted that rape and indecent assault were also serious concerns, with 44 cases resulting in 72 arrests.
The speaker emphasised the need to address the problem through effective security and youth engagement.
The Ekiti Police Command has detained one Jimoh Abdulrahman, who brutally assaulted his wife, Taiwo Akintunde-Abdulrahman, in Ado-Ekiti.
