EIGHT SUSPECTED CULTISTS ARRESTED BY LAGOS POLICE OVER YABA TECH KILLINGS

April 30, 2025

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At least eight suspects in multiple cult-related killings at Yaba College of Technology and the surrounding area have been apprehended by tactical members of the Lagos State Police Command.

According to a statement from the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the arrest comes after an intelligence-led operation on April 29, 2025.

The suspects were identified by the PPRO as Adeyemo Abdulsamad, also known as Cloud, Afeez Enitan, Ayomide Daniel, Olamilekan Adeagbo, also known as Skinny, Mayor Samson, Basit Ishola, Quadri Sikiru, and Mariam Salihu.

The PPRO also said that one Beretta pistol, four 9mm ammunition, one cartridge, two battle axes, and two cutlasses were found on the suspects.

The police said an investigation is still in progress to unravel the full extent of the suspects’ involvement in cult-related activities.

“Members of the public are assured that the suspects will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, while commending the swift response and excellent work of the Command’s tactical teams and Eko Strike Force, who carried out the operation, urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police for appropriate action”.