Wanted Notorious Fulani Warlord, Iskilu Wakili has broken his silence after arrest by the by the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC).
The notorious leader is alleged to have been masterminding raping, kidnapping and killing of innocent residents in ibarapa axis of Oyo state.
DAILY GIST reports that Wakili was arrested on Sunday by men of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) after several attempts resulting in a gun battle.
DAILY GIST gathered that Wakili was transferred to the hospital for treatment shortly after handed to police by the OPC. He was discharged on Monday from the hospital.
Speaking to Journalists after being discharged about the allegations brought against him, Wakili said he was still in a state of shock when he was apprehended and whisked by those he thought were Amotekun operatives but later discovered to be men of the OPC.
Wakili however denied committing any of the crimes listed against him, disclosing that he just returned from Cotonou a few days ago to treat an undisclosed ailment before he was captured by the OPC operatives.
He was silent about any form of beating or maltreatment by the OPC members but confirmed that they took him to the police station after his arrest.
Wakili added that he was once a victim of kidnapping also as two of his children were abducted and he had to pay ransom before they were released.
Speaking at the same venue, the Oyo State Police Commissioner, CP Ngozi Onadeko urged members of the public not to take the law into their hands but come to the police with any evidence they may have against Wakili.
She promised that the case will be treated with the utmost professionalism but urged the public to avoid ethnic profiling of criminal cases.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Monday disclosed that he is aware of all developments concerning the arrest of suspected Fulani warlord, Iskilu Wakili.
The Governor In a twitter post added that he is aware of steps already taken by the police on the matter, appealed to the people of Oyo to remain peaceful and go about their legitimate businesses.
