{"id":2385,"date":"2026-01-04T20:19:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T20:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2385"},"modified":"2026-01-04T20:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T20:19:53","slug":"police-arrest-three-as-probe-begins-onto-burning-of-traditional-worshippers-kwara-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2385","title":{"rendered":"Police arrest three as probe begins onto burning of traditional worshipper\u2019s Kwara house"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with a suspected arson attack on a residential building in Ilorin, the state capital, following allegations of threats linked to religious differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a press release issued on Saturday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the command had commenced a full investigation into the fire incident, which occurred in the Isale Koko area of Ilorin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Olamide, Wizkid - Kai! (Official Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7tChMHOrQJM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the statement, the incident was reported on January 2, 2026, at about 10pm by the occupant of the house, Mrs T. A. Olorisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She alleged that her residence was set ablaze by unknown persons on January 1, 2026, around 7pm while she was away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The statement read, \u201cKwara State Police investigate suspected arson attack in Ilorin. Three suspects were arrested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200e\u201dThe Kwara State Police Command is aware of a video circulating online. The video depicts an elderly woman saying her place of residence was completely razed by fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200eThe command has commenced thorough investigation into the fire incident suspected to be an act of arson at Isale Koko Area, Ilorin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201dOn 2nd January, 2026 at about 10pm, a resident, Mrs. T.A Olorisha, reported at C Division, Oja Oba, that her house was set ablaze by unknown persons. The incident was said to have occurred on 1st January, 2026 at about 7pm, while she was away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200e\u201dThe complainant alleged that she had received threats in November 2025 from some individuals, including Alhaji Salihu Saka 63 years, Alhaji Abubakar Salihu 58 years and Alhaji Yekini Olohuntele 67 years, allegedly over religious differences, as she is a traditional worshipper. All three suspects are currently in police custody, aiding investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u200eNo life lost, as no one was inside the building at the time of the incident. The value of the property destroyed is yet to be ascertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200e\u201dThe command assures members of the public that concerted efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other perpetrators, while all allegations are being diligently investigated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200e\u201dThe Kwara State Police Command reiterates its commitment to protecting lives, property, and the fundamental rights of all residents, regardless of religious or cultural beliefs. Members of the public are urged to remain calm and provide useful information that can aid the investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PUNCH Online\u00a0reported earlier that a woman and practitioner of traditional religion has accused residents of her Ilorin neighbourhood in Kwara State of carrying out a targeted arson attack on her home following repeated threats linked to her faith. <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/police-arrest-three-as-probe-begins-onto-burning-of-traditional-worshippers-kwara-house\/\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with a suspected arson attack on a residential building in Ilorin, the state capital, following allegations of threats linked to religious differences. 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