Police arrest three suspects over burning of traditional religion practitioner’s house
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with alleged setting ablaze the home of an elderly female traditional religion practitioner Mrs. T.A. Olorisha in Isale Koko Area of Ilorin, the state capital.
Penpushing reports that the Command Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement confirmed the development, adding that the command was aware of a video circulating online showing an elderly woman lamenting that her place of residence was completely razed by fire.
The Command spokesperson explained that the police had begun a thorough investigation into the fire incident suspected to be an act of arson linked to religious intolerance, adding that the incident was reported on January 2, 2026 when the woman was not around
‘On 2nd January, 2026 at about 10:00pm, a resident, Mrs. T.A. Olorisha, reported at C Division, Oja Oba, that her house was set ablaze by unknown persons. The complainant alleged that she had received threats in November 2025 from some individuals… allegedly over religious differences, as she is a traditional worshipper’, the statement read.
Penpushing further reports that the statement gave identities of the suspects as Alhaji Salihu Saka, (63) Alhaji Abubakar Salihu (58) and Alhaji Yekini Olohuntele (67), stating that all three suspects are currently in police custody, aiding investigations
The police spokesperson, however, pointed out that no life was lost in the incident, as no one was inside the building at the time of the incident, adding that the value of the property destroyed was yet to be determined.
“The Command assures members of the public that concerted efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other perpetrators, while all allegations are being diligently investigated,” the statement said.
Penpushing also reports that the statement emphasized that the command reiterated commitment to protecting fundamental rights and urged the public to remain calm and provide useful information to aid the investigation.
“The Kwara State Police Command reiterates its commitment to protecting lives, property, and the fundamental rights of all residents, regardless of religious or cultural beliefs’, Ms Ejire-Adeyemi said.
Penpushing reports that it would be recalled that the incident gained public attention after a video of a burnt house, allegedly belonging to a traditional religion practitioner, circulated on social media platform X on Saturday.
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