The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended three suspected members of a notorious cult group during a tactical operation in the Owode-Ikorodu area of the state.
In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed that the suspects were arrested following a credible intelligence report that led officers to their hideout.
The statement read, “The Lagos State Police Command have arrested Adenuga Tosin ‘m’, Jesutofunmi Ezekiel ‘m’, and Adeniji Juwon ‘m’, suspected cultists found in possession of a firearm and ammunition. The arrest and recovery followed a credible tip-off, which led to a well-coordinated, intelligence-led operation along the Owode-Ikorodu axis by one of the Command’s tactical teams.
“During the operation, the suspects were found in possession of a locally made pistol and six live cartridges.
Investigations revealed that they are active members of a cult group known for its involvement in violent crimes.”
Hundeyin added that further investigations revealed that the suspects played key roles in facilitating the movement and distribution of illegal firearms across various parts of Lagos State posing a serious threat to public safety.
He also noted that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other wanted members of the group and the arrested suspects will be charged to court in accordance with due process and the rule of law upon the conclusion of the investigation.
Reports earlier in May that some suspected cultists killed a popular shawarma vendor at Ebutte-Ipakodo in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State in what appeared to be linked to a cult-related gang rivalry.
The vendor identified as Benjamin was said to have been attending to some customers when two guys walked up to him, pulled out guns, and shot him multiple times at close range.
