Police arrest 23 cultists, recover arms in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered firearms in a series of coordinated operations across the state. The Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the intelligence-driven raids were carried out simultaneously in Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju, targeting criminal hideouts and […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered firearms in a series of coordinated operations across the state.
The Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, said the intelligence-driven raids were carried out simultaneously in Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Okoko, Ilasan, Ogba, and Iju, targeting criminal hideouts and illegal gatherings linked to cult activities.
Police spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed that the operations led to the recovery of five locally made pistols, one toy pistol, 15 live cartridges, three expended cartridges, as well as other exhibits, including police and army camouflage face caps and a jackknife.
According to the statement, four suspects were arrested in Ikorodu following credible intelligence linking them to cult-related activities, with preliminary investigations indicating their affiliation with the Buccaneers Confraternity, also known as Sea Lords.
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On Lagos Island, nine suspected cultists were apprehended during a raid on a criminal hideout, while in Ilasan, five suspects were arrested in connection with the cult-related killing of one Emmanuel Obioson.
Similarly, in Okoko, one suspect believed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity was intercepted with a firearm.
Further operations in Ogba and Iju led to the arrest of four suspects involved in illegal cult gatherings, assault, and other violent crimes.
The police noted that victims injured in the attacks were receiving medical treatment.
The suspects, whose ages range from 18 to 43, are currently in police custody as investigations continue.
Reaffirming the Command’s commitment to eradicating cultism, CP Fatai urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information through designated emergency lines.
The police added that all suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.