Alhaji Alaka Abayomi Kamal the prime suspect of the Badoo cult killings in Ikorodu and Epe axis has been declared wanted by the Lagos State police command.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Chike Oti “The 51-year-old is wanted in connection with series of well-orchestrated killings and nefarious activities of the Badoo cult group.”
In an operation led by the Commissioner of Police Mr Imohimi Edgal on September 20, 2017, a badoo shrine in Agbowa, Ikorodu allegedly owned by the suspect was discovered and destroyed.
Alaka, the popular independent oil marketer, responded on social media denying any involvement in Badoo activities.
A statement by the police said, “The notorious activities of the dreaded cult group had sent many to their early graves with cruel killings through the smashing of mortar and pestle on victims’ heads.”
A special police gazette bulletin issued under the authority of the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, with reference number CR 07/2017, stated that the suspect, who had earlier been arrested and released on bail by the police, had frustrated attempts to re-arrest him.
According to the report, his declaration as a wanted man followed a warrant of arrest “duly obtained” from a Lagos State Magistrate Court.
“The above-named person is hereby declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force on CRO Form ‘5’ issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Intelligence and Intelligence Department, Musiliu Smith Street, Yaba, Lagos.”
“He is wanted for the offence of Badoo cult killings in Ikorodu and Epe areas of Lagos State. He was once arrested and released on bail; since then it has been impossible to re-arrest him.”
“He is 5ft 8ft tall, dark in complexion, stout in stature, no tribal marks, speaks Yoruba and English. A Yoruba by tribe, 51 years of age. Home Address: No 22, PSSDC Magodo Estate, Shangisha, Lagos State. A businessman with a good set of teeth, brown eyes, oval face, small head, low forehead and always in white kaftan.”
“If seen should be arrested and handed over to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Musiliu Street, Yaba, Lagos, or any nearest police station or call 08068169076 and 08125151772.”